2. Ribbon-tailed Astrapia: Endemic to the forest highlands of Papua New Guinea, this bird has the longest tail feathers (in relation to body size) of any bird species, with feathers three times ...

The Ribbon-tailed Astrapia (Astrapia mayeri) is covered in metallic blues and greens with a “streamer” tail that extends over three times the length of its body.

The male ribbon-tailed astrapia (Asprapia mayeri) has the longest tail feathers in relation to body size of any bird – over three times the length of its body. (Image: Tim Laman) ...

I have seen the Ribbon-tailed Astrapia, a bird-of-paradise, perform a dazzling pirouette for me in Papua New Guinea. I have watched the Yellow-eyed penguin glare at me from a burrow in New Zealand ...

2. Ribbon-tailed Astrapia: Endemic to the forest highlands of Papua New Guinea, this bird has the longest tail feathers (in relation to body size) of any bird species, with feathers three times ...