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A common species throughout its habitat range, the paradise-crow is evaluated as being of least concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.It is listed on Appendix II of CITES. A common species throughout its habitat range, the Halmahera paradise-crow is evaluated as being of least concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is illegal to own crows in almost all states of the U.S. and in many places throughout the world. Though species like pied crows are kept as pets, it is rare to come across crows as pets.
- The nominate subspecies of this Lycocorax pyrrhopterus species make calls that consist of a double note sound like ‘hoow hoow’.
- Conversely, generalist “Australo-Papuan” species, granivores and nectarivores occurred more frequently in lowlands (including human-modified habitats).
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- We will see many of the now-familiar montane species here, plus chances of the rarely observed and skulking Sombre Pigeon and Scaly Kingfisher.
- It is one of the few monogamous birds-of-paradise.
- Also in open country we will scan for Sulawesi Swiftlet in the valley bottoms, and Sulawesi Serpent Eagle or Sulawesi Hawk Eagle soaring overhead.
Despite their contribution to the ecosystem people do not pay much attention to them. However, the paradise crow is not one of your regular crows. It has a dark blue shimmery plumage that is truly eye-catching!
Halmahera Paradise-crow (Lycocorax pyrrhopterus) in Halmahera Island,Indonesia
In the morning we can go trekking in search of some of the endemic birds on Pulau Kofiau including Spectacled Imperial Pigeon, Kofiau Paradise Kingfisher, Spotted Kestrel, Kofiau Monarch, Black-faced Munia. After lunch, we will begin our cruise to the island of Misool in the southern Raja Ampat area. At dawn we will set out on a trek through the Weda Forest looking for more of the fabulous birds of Halmahera. We will start from another spot where we can watch the Standardwing (Wallace’s) Bird-of- Paradise again, dancing in the trees above us. The rest of the morning we may spot many more birds of Halmahera, including, perhaps, the endemic Paradise Crow.
As the sexes are similar, it is likely that the species is monogamous, but breeding behaviour is almost unknown. Halmahera nests are described as a large basin-shaped structure made of roots and moss and lined with soft chips of wood, and the clutch appears to consist of just a single egg. The Halmahera paradise-crow also known as the silky crow, is a medium-sized crow-like bird-of-paradise. On one evening we will visit a roost tree for one of the smallest primates in the world; the Spectral Tarsier. This incredible looking species with its endearing large eyes was the inspiration for Steven SpielbergÍs ñETî and we will watch in amazement as they spring from branch to branch.
The forums are dedicated to wild birds, birding, binoculars and equipment and all that goes with it. Night birding is a must here as we hope to spot-light the bizarre looking Moluccan Owlet-nightjar along with Moluccan Scops Owl and Halmahera Boobook. After a final morning seeking out anything we have missed thus far in the Kotamabagu area we will return to Manado in the afternoon for an overnight stay.
Antique Bird Print of the Halmahera Paradise-Crow by Schlegel, 1859
On the afternoon or evening or Day 21 we transfer to Tomohon for an overnight stay. Our birding-watching adventure will begin in Ternate, in Indonesia’s North Maluku province. After everyone has been picked up at the airport or from a hotel in Ternate City, we will travel by speedboat to Sofifi Harbour on Halmahera. From there, our journey continues by car to the Weda Resort on the east side of the island. This ride of 3-4 hours takes us through some facinating landscape.
As everywhere on this tour there are some exciting night-birding prospects with Cinnabar Boobook the most exciting, but also good chances of Sulawesi Scops Owl, Speckled Boobook and Sulawesi Masked Owl. This file has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. The IUCN Red List has classified this species as Least Concern. A decrease in their population has been observed in the last few years. This species is not endangered at present, but considering the risk of habitat loss, they may become so in the near future. It doesn’t have a violent background with humans, but since they are birds of prey their nature is unpredictable.
Day 4 (November 12,
It has a black bill, crimson eyes, and a call reminiscent of a dog’s bark. One morning we will visit the nesting grounds of the unique Maleo, a large pied megapode that is SulawesiÍs most famed and enigmatic species. Maleos use geothermal heat in the volcanic soil in their communal breeding grounds to incubate their eggs, and the young are able to fly as soon as they dig their way out of the ground after hatching!
If we have time for birding low down in the valleys then we have our first opportunities to look for Sulawesi Jungle-flycatcher, Lemon-bellied White-eye, Knobbed Hornbill, Sulawesi Cicadabird and Ivory-backed Woodswallow. Starting before dawn, we will trek from the village of Sawingkrai on Pulau Gam in the hope of see coursthip dances of the Red Bird of Paradise. On the way back, we expect to find a variety of other species native to the area including the Glossy Manucode.
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