Plus, other non-endemic Birds of Paradise, and lots of other species flying around, among our favourite are the Blyth Hornbill, Great Billed Heron, White-Bellied Sea Eagle. Just in our location, you will see and our near area you will see two endemic Bird of Paradise: the Red Bird of Paradise and the Wilson Bird of Paradise. New Guinea, being isolated from modern “interferences” has allowed the birds to evolve into incredible diversity as they have no predators. The family has 42 species in 15 genera.īoth Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace, developed the theory of natural selection and the process of sexual selection provide the framework to understand the remarkable extremes and diversity among the Birds of Paradise. The majority of species are found in Papua New Guinea and West Papua (Indonesia) and eastern Australia. The birds-of-paradise are members of the family Paradisaeidae of the order Passeriformes. Tours operated by local guides which you support.īirders and the birdwatching community, has long been attracted to Raja Ampat, particularly are drawn to the Birds of Paradise family, because of the exceptional appearances.
As birders ourselves, we share in your sense of excitement with each sighting, and in return, we offer you our unparalleled access to key habitats, right in the confort of our location. You can find the most enigmatic and elusive bird species in our Raja Ampat birding tours. The birds-of-paradise have long been recognised as beautiful and spectacular species, thanks to the diversity in ornamental plumage, dazzling array of colours and the exaggerated, often bizarre, courtship displays.
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