Splendid Astrapia Astrapia splendidissima. Original artwork from Animalia ornata.

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Watercolour and gouache on Arches paper, 625 x 375 mm, signed and dated by artist.

Male. There are five Astarpia species and all are small compact birds with long tails however the specatacular Spendid Astrapia has the shortest tail. It primarily inhabits the highland forests of Irian Jaya.