StatusNative
RarityUncommon
Height31 cm
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3 Facts1
"The name "Manucode" is derived from the Malay "manuk dewata," meaning "bird of the gods,."
Field Guide
Trumpet Manucode
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The Trumpet Manucode (*Phonygammus keraudrenii*) is a glossy, iridescent black bird and the only member of the bird-of-paradise family regularly found in Australia. It inhabits the rainforests of far northeastern Queensland, with its main range in New Guinea and nearby islands. While it lacks the extravagant plumes of its relatives, the Trumpet Manucode is notable for its subtle beauty and loud, trumpet-like calls, making it a prized sighting for birdwatchers in Australia's Wet Tropics
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