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Epimachus fastuosus

Identification

Male 100cm - black with iridescent green, blue and purple scale-like feathers, red iris, bright yellow mouth, long curved black bill, huge sabre-shaped tail and large erectile fan-like plumes on sides of breast. Female 45cm - smaller, reddish brown plumage, red-brown iris and buff below.

Distribution

New Guinea.

Taxonomy

There are 3 subspecies

  • E. f. fastuosus
  • E. f. atratus
  • E. f. ultimus

Habitat

Mid mountain forests, 1,800-2,150 m.

Behaviour

The diet includes fruits and arthropods.

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