Manucodia

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Manucodia is a genus of birds-of-paradise known for their glossy dark plumage and relatively less elaborate ornamentation compared to other members of the family Paradisaeidae.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf genus
taxon
belongsToGroup birds-of-paradise NERFINISHED
class Aves
commonName manucodes
manucodia
describedAs genus of birds-of-paradise
diet frugivorous
insectivorous
distribution Australasia NERFINISHED
endemicTo Australasian region NERFINISHED
family Paradisaeidae NERFINISHED
habitat forests
woodlands
hasCharacteristic glossy dark plumage
less elaborate display feathers than other birds-of-paradise
relatively simple ornamentation
hasConservationStatus most species least concern
hasFeedingEcology fruit and small animals
includesTaxon Manucodia atra NERFINISHED
Manucodia chalybatus NERFINISHED
Manucodia comrii NERFINISHED
Manucodia jobiensis NERFINISHED
Manucodia keraudrenii NERFINISHED
infraorder Corvida NERFINISHED
kingdom Animalia
namedAfter New Guinea name for birds-of-paradise (manucodiata)
nativeTo New Guinea region NERFINISHED
surrounding islands
notableFor less elaborate ornamentation than other Paradisaeidae
order Passeriformes
parentTaxon Paradisaeidae NERFINISHED
phylum Chordata
plumageColoration black
iridescent green
iridescent purple
reproductiveBehavior monogamous
non-lekking
sexualDimorphism weak
suborder Passeri NERFINISHED
superfamily Corvoidea NERFINISHED
taxonRank genus
vocalization complex vocal repertoire
loud calls

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Paradisaeidae hasGenus Manucodia