Black Sicklebill [Epimachus fastosus]
Description
The Black Sicklebill is a large bird-of-paradise native to the montane forests of New Guinea. Known for its long, curved bill, this species exhibits dramatic sexual dimorphism, with males featuring black plumage and a long sickle-shaped bill, whereas females are smaller with brown plumage. Males are known for their complex courtship displays, which involve intricate body posturing and movements.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Pelicans and Relatives
Pelecaniformes
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| Family |
Ibises and Spoonbills
Threskiornithidae
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| Genus |
Sicklebill
Lophotibis
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