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Western Parotia (Parotia sefilata)

Western Parotia

Parotia sefilata

About the Western Parotia

The western or Arfak parotia (Parotia sefilata), is a medium-sized, approximately 33 cm long, bird-of-paradise with a medium-length tail.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Western Parotia?

The scientific name of the Western Parotia is Parotia sefilata.

How many Western Parotia sightings have been recorded?

88 observations of the Western Parotia have been recorded on iNaturalist.

88 observations on iNaturalist
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