Trumpet Manucode (species: Manucodia keraudrenii) in Varirata NP, Papua New Guinea (Gaia Guide)
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Manucodia keraudrenii
Trumpet Manucode


©Richard Bowdler Sharpe: Trumpet Manucode (Manucodia keraudrenii)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes
Family Paradisaeidae
Genus Manucodia
Species Manucodia keraudrenii
Status least concern

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Distinguishing features

It has elongated horn-like head tufts and loose neck feathers. The plumage is of blackish glossed blue, green and purple. It has a red iris, long coiled trachea, and blackish bill, mouth and legs. The female resembles the male, but is smaller in size and duller in color. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 33 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Wingspan data is not yet available.

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

The Trumpet Manucode is widely distributed throughout lowland rainforests of northeastern Australia, New Guinea and nearby islands. (Wikipedia)

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