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Lycocorax is derived from the Greek lycos, a wolf, and korax, a raven. Pyrrhopterus means red-winged, from the Greek pyrrhos, a flame or the colour red, and pteros, wing. 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 paradise crow is a bird of prey that belongs in the wild.
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- The exact speed at which these birds travel is unknown.
- They are found in tropical forest and forest edge at 1200 m in altitude on Obi island.
- Their diets consist predominantly of fruits, supplemented by the occasional invertebrate.
- Thereafter we cross Lydekker’s Line and head into the South Moluccas.
Also on the island is an endemic race of Common Paradise-kingfisher and Seram Fantail . Framed Indonesian batik print by Winotosastro. Beautiful Southeast Asian artwork featuring an exotic bird of paradise with colorful plumage…. Old bird print of the Halmahera paradise-crow also known as the silky crow, or simply as the paradise-crow.
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The scientific name Lycocorax pyrrhopterus is a combination of the Greek terms ‘lycos’, which was a name for a jackdaw, ‘corax’ meaning ‘raven’, and ‘pyrrhopterus’, which means ‘red-winged’. Owing to its shimmery appearance, the bird is also known as the silky crow. It is also called the Halmahera paradise crow, referring to its native islands.
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Antique Bird Print of Hunstein’s Bird of Paradise by Gould, circa 1850
Expert guiding by Keith and Glen Valentine, aided by fabulous local talent, ensured we saw the maximum number of endemics and other birds and mammals. All birds of paradise are said to evolve from a single crow-like bird from the 16th century. The exact speed at which these birds travel is unknown. Their light paradise crow feathers may contribute to their rapid wingbeats. A paradise crow call is reminiscent of a dog’s bark. The growl of this species is usually low pitched, just like a dog’s bark.
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.
Also within the forest we will keep a look out for two likely splits; Seram Leaf Warbler and the Skulking Seram Grasshopper Warbler. Overhead we might find soaring Gurney’s or Pygmy Eagles or catch sight of a Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk passing by, meanwhile both the stunning Lazuli Kingfisher and wacky Long-crested Myna prefer to survey their areas from high, exposed branches. A visit to some offshore islands will hopefully produce the locally abundant, be seemingly nomadic Olive Honeyeater and Forsten’s Scrubfowl. Night-time explorations should locate the recently split Seram Boobook, and possibly even a recently described endemic taxon of Tyto owl.
Our public domain collection is free for personal and commercial use with no attribution required, . We take great care to only make illustrations available that are either out of copyright, have no copyright protection, or have been dedicated to the public domain. The Obi paradise-crow’s scientific name is Lycocorax obiensis, consisting of Lycocorax, meaning “jackdaw-crow”, which refers to its overall crow-like appearance of a jackdaw, and obiensis which refers to the Obi Islands where the birds are found. The nominate form is a forest dweller, also found in gardens and forest edges. It prefers the taller trees of the forest interior and is not typically seen in the more open agricultural areas. The diet of the paradise-crow is composed mainly by fruit, with some supplement from arthropods, both of which are foraged mainly from dense canopy and middle foliage.
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 gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Beautiful lithograph of an Obi Paradis-Crow published by Mintern Bros, circa 1850. This print originates from ‘The Birds of New Guinea’, by J.
A typical paradise crow habitat is found in lowland regions. This bird also tends to inhabit montane forests and deep evergreen woods. They are often found setting their homes amidst shrubs and bushes in agricultural lands. The geographical distribution of this species is limited. Paradise crows are indigenous to Indonesia’s montane forests on the islands of Maluku Utara. The distribution of their population is relatively high in the lowland of Rau, Kasiruta, Bacan, and Morotai and is quite common in Halmahera.
Indonesia – Remote West Papuan Islands Cruise I 2023 – 22 Oct 2023 – 04 Nov 2023 (14 days)
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The paradise crow is monomorphic and does not possess different names for males and females. They are simply called paradise crow male birds and paradise crow female birds. The gateway to the Moluccas, this relatively small island is the regional hub and we will be transiting through the island each time we take a boat or flight to the more exciting, endemic-filled islands. What extra time we have on this island will be spent looking for the islands single endemic, Ambon White-eye. Other possibilities here include a few endemics shared with the surrounding islands, notably Seram Flowerpecker, Seram Fantail, Red Lory and Seram Golden Bulbul.
The will also visit Morotai, a small island to the north of Halmahera. With forthcoming taxonomic arrangements, the island will have four endemics – Morotai Friarbird, Morotai Spangled Drongo, Morotai Paradise-kingfisher and Morotai White-eye. In addition, the island holds a number of endemic subspecies, including Chattering Lory, Halmahera Paradise-crow and Sultan’s/Moluccan Myzomela. One of the few monogamous birds-of-paradise, this paradise-crow is endemic to lowland forests of Northern Maluku in Indonesia. The diet consists mainly of fruits and arthropods.
Early mornings to maximize the best time of day but midday breaks back at the boat when it heats up. Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly animal facts for everyone to discover! Learn more about some other birds from our rook facts and vesper sparrow facts pages. This medium-sized silky crow belongs to the Aves class of animals. At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world.
Previously, the Obi paradise-crow was treated as a subspecies of the Halmahera paradise-crow. However, due to its distinctiveness and potential for separation, it was split from L. All antique prints are offered subject to prior sale and unframed.
The white patch on the inner part of the wings makes the identification of this species amidst its nominate subspecies pretty easy. The female is slightly smaller than the male. Our fabulous and exciting Remote West Papuan Island cruise sets out to explore a myriad of isolated islands in this stunning region. We start off with some initial birding in high-quality forest close to Sorong, West Papua, before heading off to Waigeo and then the very rarely-explored island of Kofiau, where we will seek out some of our planet’s rarest and least-known species.
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We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves – our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Bacan holds a distinctive white-eye, that will undoubtably be split from the Cream-throated White-eye complex , and yet another interesting drongo – Bacan Spangled Drongo, and undescribed taxon.
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.
There is a white patch on the inner parts of the wings and the upper plumage has a dark blue sparkle which is apparent under light. Compared to the head, the bosom and belly areas are lighter. Gray tones can be found on the mantle and rump.
The breeding seasons begin approximately in December and lasts until June, with an average of one egg per clutch. A paradise crow egg is either gray-white or pale rose in color, with inconsistent blotches. A paradise crow nest is cup-shaped and is composed of lichens and bracts, and surrounded by log shavings. The young bird’s diet consists mainly of fruits fed by regurgitation. A lack of data makes it tough to predict more detailed breeding patterns and behaviors of these birds. Leading the way, we were the first bird company to visit this island.
It is a restricted-range forest dweller from Halmahera and Morotai, in the northern Maluku of Indonesia. Currently, Obi has just the following endemics Moluccan Woodcock, Carunculated Fruit Dove, Red-tinged Myzomela, Obi (Cinnamon-breasted) Whistler, Obi Paradise-kingfisher, Obi Paradise-crow, and Obi Golden Bulbul, according to the IOC checklist. However, with forthcoming taxonomic alterations this number will soon jump up to at least five that includes a drongo, fantail, white-eye and Myzomela all of which we hope to find. For this reason, the IUCN Red List categorizes the paradise crow as a species of Least Concern. It is classified under Appendix II of CITES which insinuates that this species is not on the verge of extinction yet, but perhaps will be at risk in a few years unless trade and habitat destruction are reduced.
In ancient folklore, it is said that these birds are believed to be birds of God, hence the name ‘paradise’. The specific name of the nominal subspecies, Lycocorax obiensis refers to the Obi Islands which they are native to. These birds of paradise are monogamous and medium-sized, having an overall black to deep brown plumage. The iris and beak are red and black, respectively, and the top of the head has a glazed finish.
The Lycocorax pyrrhopterus bird is also known as the golden crow due to its shimmery feathers and it was first studied by the French ornithologist, Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1850. They are often confused with their subspecies, but one distinct feature which helps in their identification is the white patch on their inner wings which is only visible in flight. This bird is categorized as a Least Concern species and it is common throughout its range. The islands of Kai Kecil and Kai Besar lying far to the southeast of Seram, form the major part of the Kai archipelago. Most of our birding will be on Kai Kecil where most of the endemics can be found in the remaining scraps of forest; Kai Coucal, Kai (White-tailed) Monarch and Kai Kecil White-eye. A side trip to the hillier Kai Besar is required to find Kai Besar White-eye, plus Kai Leaf Warbler which like the Buru and Seram Leaf Warblers still languishes within Island Leaf Warbler despite their very distinctive appearance and songs.
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