Top 10 Birds in New Guinea
New Guinea is a large island in Oceania (north of Australia's Top End) and it's like a bird paradise.The eastern half of the island of New Guinea is occupied by Papua New Guinea. The western half of the island belongs to Indonesia (Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua).
New Guinea has 578 species of breeding birds, of which 324 species are endemic. 'Endemic' means that the species are unique to this island (and some smaller islands nearby) and can't be found elsewhere (animals in zoos around the world don't count).
This island has unique, colorful and beautiful birds. The most prominent birds are from the bird-of-paradise family, indigenous to the island.
The Top Ten
1 Raggiana Bird-of-Paradise
Native to the island (the flag of Papua New Guinea features this bird).
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2 Victoria Crowned Pigeon
Very large, ground-dwelling pigeons native to the New Guinea region. Their crests are like beautiful laces.
3 Red Bird-of-Paradise
4 Greater Bird-of-Paradise
5 Wilson's Bird-of-Paradise
6 Ribbon-Tailed Astrapia
7 Lesser Bird-of-Paradise
8 Blue Bird-of-Paradise
9 Magnificent Bird-Of-Paradise
10 Doria's Goshawk
A raptor, endemic to lowland rainforests of New Guinea and Batanta Island.
The Contenders
11 Eclectus Parrot
12 King Bird-Of-Paradise
13 Papuan Frogmouth
14 Superb Bird Of Paradise
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