Description wikipedia

The splendid astrapia (Astrapia splendidissima) is a species of Astrapia of the birds-of-paradise family, Paradisaeidae. It lives mainly in the mountain forests of New Guinea. Male birds are known for their bright feathers and unique courtship displays, such as hopping between branches, flicking their tails, and making frog-like calls to attract females. They may also have lek mating behavior, where males gather and display together. This species mainly eats fruit, but also feeds on insects, lizards and frogs. While males live alone, females raise the young and sometimes form small groups when searching for food. The population is stable, but it could be affected by forest loss. It has two recognised subspecies. The splendid astrapia may hybridize with other astrapias.