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The biology of this bird has not been studied in full detail. Their diets consist predominantly of fruits, supplemented by the occasional invertebrate. The birds typically feed solitarily, but also in pairs, small groups and even in association with other bird species, like imperial pigeons. Obi paradise-crows are blackish overall, with a bluish-green sheen/iridescence to the feathers. The flight feathers are a light brownish, and the tail feathers have a pronounced bluish sheen to them. They have a crow-like head and bill; the bill is a cool light gray.
Recently split species of birds-of-paradise. The Obi paradise-crow is found on Obi and Bisa islands in the Obi group, south of Halmahera, the home of its congener. They are found in tropical forest and forest edge at 1200 m in altitude on Obi island.
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Personal prints, cards and gifts, or reference for artists. Open your image file to the full size using image processing software. The calls of this bird sounds reminiscent of a trumpet-like hwoot hwoot, followed by a click click. The calls of the Obi paradise-crow is one of the most recognizable sounds in its range. The breeding season is approximately December to June, with eggs laid over the same period.
- The growl of this species is usually low pitched, just like a dog’s bark.
- It has a dark blue shimmery plumage that is truly eye-catching!
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- As the sexes are similar, it is likely that the species is monogamous, but breeding behaviour is almost unknown.
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. Sexes are similar but the female is slightly smaller than the male. He was ultra-patient making sure everyone was comfortable and that everyone got on the bird.
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Mingling with other species of birds in their habitat is not common. Young birds live closely with adults until they can fend for themselves. Did you know this bird is monogamous which means it mates with only one partner for the rest of its life? If you want to learn even more fascinating stuff about the paradise crow, read on. As an exciting side trip we were the first bird tour company to visit here for the Critically Endangered Boano Monarch, endemic to the small island of Boano adjacent to Seram which we refound here in 2011, more than 17 years since the last sighting.
You can even occupy yourself at home by drawing one on our free printable paradise crow coloring pages. The maximum number of years for which this bird lives is approximately eight years. There have been some reports of them living extended lives, but on average the paradise crow has a five-year life expectancy. For the most part, this monogamous bird lives alone, but some can be found in couples.
The nominate subspecies of this Lycocorax pyrrhopterus species make calls that consist of a double note sound like ‘hoow hoow’. It doesn’t have a violent background with humans, but since they are birds of prey their nature is unpredictable. Statistics have been unable to assess the actual population of this species and its nominate subspecies.
A game bird colotype print by Archibald Thorburn, titled ‘Spring’. This is a single picture from a set of four called ‘The Seasons’. Pre-pay for multiple images and download on demand. See our video for a complete overview of the quality process, including digitalisation, retouching, proofing and printing. Please include a link back to this site if you use or repost the images online. It is important to state though, that copyright protection periods differ from country to country.
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