Astrapia

The astrapias are a genus, Astrapia (from Greek, meaning a flashing or lightning   ), of birds of paradise, with of five species.

They are endemic to New Guinea. The males have highly iridescent plumage and remarkably long tails. Females are duller and have shorter tails.

Species

 * Arfak Astrapia, Astrapia nigra
 * Splendid Astrapia, Astrapia splendidissima
 * Ribbon-tailed Astrapia, Astrapia mayeri
 * Princess Stephanie's Astrapia, Astrapia stephaniae
 * Huon Astrapia, Astrapia rothschildi