Long-tailed paradigalla
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Paradigalla carunculata

The long-tailed paradigalla (Paradigalla carunculata ) is a large, approximately 37 cm long, black bird-of-paradise with long and pointed tail. One of the most plain members in the family Paradisaeidae, its only adornment is the colorful facial wattles of yellow, red and sky-blue near base of the bill. Both sexes are similar in appearance, however the female is slightly duller and smaller.

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One of the least known members in the family Paradisaeidae, the long-tailed paradigalla is endemic to the Arfak Mountains in Doberai Peninsula, West Papua of Indonesia.

The long-tailed paradigalla is evaluated as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is listed on Appendix II of CITES.

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References

1. Long-tailed paradigalla Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long-tailed_paradigalla
2. Long-tailed paradigalla on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22706145/94052667
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/603976

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