Black Sicklebill

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Black Sicklebill (<em>Epimachus fastosus</em>) is a species of Birds-of-paradise (<em>Paradisaeidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Black Sicklebill (Epimachus fastosus) is a species of Birds-of-paradise (Paradisaeidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Epimachus; binomial: Epimachus fastosus; authority: (Hermann, 1783).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Includes ultimus and atratus; treat as monotypic (Beehler & Pratt 2016).

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