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Papua New Guinea is an incredibly diverse island both in terms of its culture and its avifauna. Lying just beyond the easterly remnants of the Asian continent and Wallace's line it is in most respects very much Australasian. There are no Barbets, Woodpeckers or Trogons for example and likewise no primates. This isolation has allowed marsupials and many Australasian bird families to flourish. Particularly well represented groups include Pigeons, Parrots, Owlet Nightjars, Kingfishers, Australasian warblers and Fantails, Monarchs, Australasian Robins, Honeyeaters, and of course the Birds of Paradise for which this wonderful archipelago is justly famous. This geographic isolation, combined with the rugged mountainous interior has also led to an incredible diversification of people. For example over 700 languages are spoken, and nearly every valley seems to have its own culture and traditions, with some people not having had their first contact with westerners until the 1930s. Thankfully this has also allowed much of Papua New Guinea's natural habitat to remain, and there are still vast expanses of forest, alive with some of the most exciting birds on the planet. New Guinea has more than 400 endemic bird species (including offshore islands), although the relatively arbitrary international boundary that bisects the main landmass means that mainland Papua New Guinea supports a mere 25 or so true endemics. However these include some astonishingly beautiful species such as Fire-maned Bowerbird, Brown-headed Paradise Kingfisher, Ribbon-tailed Astrapia, and Raggiana, Emperor and Blue Birds of Paradise. A three or four week trip to the top sites in Papua New Guinea [listed below] could produce a total of around 300 species, but more intrepid birders with more time will find many other excellent sites just waiting to be discovered. |
Kiunga
Satellite ViewKiunga is a lowland rainforest area in the west of the country near the Irian Jaya border, possible birds include, Southern Crowned Pigeon, Pesquet's Parrot, Blue Jewel Babbler, Palm Cockatoo, Common Paradise Kingfisher, Flame Bowerbird, Twelve-wired, Greater, Raggiana and King Birds of Paradise.
Tabubil
Satellite ViewTabubil is a site in the foothills of the Star Mountains which is good for Chestnut-backed Jewel Babbler, Carola's Parotia and Magnificent Bird of Paradise.
Tari/Mt. Hagen
Satellite ViewTari/Mt. Hagen are Highland sites from 1700 - 2900 metres above sea level. Many birds including Ribbon-tailed Astrapia, Black and Brown Sicklebills, Lawe's Parotia, Blue, Crested, Superb and King of Saxony Birds of Paradise.
Varirata National Park
Satellite ViewVarirata National Park is near Port Moresby, highlights could include Dwarf Cassowary, Brown-headed Paradise Kingfisher, Eastern Riflebird and Wallace's Fairy wren.
Chris Lodge
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Number of bird species: 876
National Bird - Raggiana Bird of Paradise Paradisaea raggiana
National Bird - Raggiana Bird of Paradise Paradisaea raggiana
Number of endemics: 400+
The above is a figure for the whole of New Guinea (including the Bismarcks and Admiralty Islands), with 29 endemic to PNG alone and 42 in West Papua, whilst the Bismarcks/Admiralties have about 54, (and Bougainville another 4).
The above is a figure for the whole of New Guinea (including the Bismarcks and Admiralty Islands), with 29 endemic to PNG alone and 42 in West Papua, whilst the Bismarcks/Admiralties have about 54, (and Bougainville another 4).
Birds and Bird Lore of Bougainville and the North Solomons
Don Hadden, Dove 2002ISBN: 0959025758
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Birds of Melanesia: Bismarcks, Solomons, Vanuatu and New Caledonia
By Guy Dutson | 447 pages | 75 colour plates | colour photos | colour maps | black & white illustrations | tables | Christopher Helm | Softcover | 2011ISBN: 9780713665406
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Birds of New Guinea
Bruce Beehler, Thane Pratt, Dale Zimmerman Princeton University Press - new edition due 2008ISBN: 9780691095639
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Birds of New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago. A Photographic Guide
By Brian J Coates William S Peckover, Dove 2001ISBN: 095902574X
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Papua New Guinea Birds in Colour
B Coates 32 pages, col photos, map. Robert Brown & AssociatesISBN: 090912728X
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The Birds of Papua New Guinea
THE BIRDS OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA Brian J Coates The major reference work for the region, covering the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, Admiralty Islands and Bourgainville Island in the North Solomons. Beautifully produced and ornithologically accurate, each of the two volumes gives details of identification, distribution, habitats, altitudinal range, relative abundance, status, behaviour, diet, voice, breeding and subspecies.ISBN: 567W 5519W
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Papua New Guinea
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"Bird Watchers" - let yourself be amazed by PNG! With around 700 species of birds in Papua New Guinea including the exotic Bird of Paradise and hundreds of unique species there is much to be seen. There are many locations throughout the country to see the beautiful species of birds in Papua New Guinea, so refer to the contact details below for more information on bird life in the various locations of Papua New Guinea...
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New Guinea Harpy Eagle Project
WebsiteThe New Guinea Harpy Eagle Harpyopsis novaeguineae is the largest non-human predator within the tropical forests of Papua New Guinea. Despite its size the species is inconspicuous and rarely seen. Very little is known of the natural history, breeding biology, and habitat requirements of this shy raptor. The species is found throughout New Guinea where its habitat is under threat from mining, logging, and other factors. In particular the New Guinea Harpy Eagle is targeted by local hunters who seek the eagle`s intricately marked tail feathers for use in traditional ceremonies. The species is currently classified as being vulnerable to extinction...
Papua Bird Club
WebsitePapua Bird Club is the only organization located in West Papua (Irian Jaya, now Papua); Indonesia that offers customized tours for bird lovers as well as conservation activity for the purpose of conserving the Papuan birds and its nature in their original habitat. Papua offers some of the best birding in the world. Located on the western half of the island of New Guinea, the world`s second largest, Papua still has areas that are waiting to be explored. The province contains several endemic species of Birds of Paradise, Bowerbirds, Cassowaries, Cockatoos, Parrots, etc.The land is also rich in plant and other wildlife, such as the Tree Kangoroo, the giant Leatherback sea turtle, Dugong and the longest varanid species on the planet. West Papua regions also offers the best underwater marine life in the world, according to the recent CI marine survey around the Raja Ampat Island...
The Nature Conservatory Papua New Guinea Program
WebsiteThe Conservancy's work in Papua New Guinea is driven by a strong belief in long-term community engagement and innovative approaches to conservation, including a nationally recognized marine education program, conservation covenants, community managed protected areas and a conservation trust fund...
Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area
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The Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area is the perfect destination for those wanting to experience magnificent rainforests while learning more about the traditional lifestyles of the people who call the rainforest home.
Mount Gahavisuka National Park
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...noted for the famed birds of paradise, Mt. Wilhelm (4,509) metres), the Asaro Mudmen village, Kainantu pottery, and Dualo Pass - one of the highest road access points in Papua New Guinea - are just a few of the select tours...
Waigeo & Batanta
WebsiteWaitanta’s prolonged isolation produced nearly mythical, endemic feathered life forms as Bruijn’s Brush-turkey Aepypodius bruijnii, Wilson's Cicinnurus respublica and Red Bird of Paradise Paradisaea rubra, one by one species that make the hearts of ornithologists and birders alike beat faster. In fact, every self-respecting world birder is bound to at least once in a lifetime undertake the pilgrimage to the avian delights of Waitanta...
Wetlands of International Importance
WebsitePapua New Guinea presently has 2 sites designated as Wetlands of International Importance, with a surface area of 594,924 hectares...
Wopkola Rainforest
WebsiteWopkola Rainforest is a newly developed, strict conservation, and natural habitat location which KVEDO, Inc. aims to further develop it into a national conservation site in Papua New Guinea...
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2000 [July] - David & John F. Cooper
Report...Scott had kindly told Core that we would be back today and had arranged for Core to take us to see displaying Raggiana Bird of Paradise for a fee of 50K...
2002 [August] - Klaus Uhlenhut
ReportOn our first afternoon together birdwatching started at the Pacific Adventist Collage, which is a sanctuary a few kilometers out of Port Moresby...
2002 [February] - Greg Roberts - Bougainville, Bismarck Islands, Manus Island
ReportMainly a work trip with Angela Wylie, with some birding fitted in...
2002 [May] - Garry George
ReportOur three week time restriction forced us to focus on the traditional sites well covered by most tour groups and one new site recently opened in the Adelbert Mountains on the North Coast near Madang, all in PNG. More difficult ventures into Irian Jaya and the satellite islands around New Guinea would have to wait for future trips. Most of PNG is undeveloped mountainous or lowland forest. Australians, Christian missionaries and logging and mineral speculators have developed an effective, safe air system and most long distance travel is on small aircraft with unpredictable schedules as there are few roads. Mining and logging is hindered by this lack of roads – there was usually one main one - although that is changing...
2003 [July] Moira & Graeme Wallace
ReportOverall the trip was pretty successful as we saw 22 of the 24 target Birds of Paradise (Black Sicklebill heard only and Emperor BoP missed altogether) 19 of them males; 5 of the 6 possible Bowerbirds including scope views of the glowing Flame Bowerbird; 2 of the 3 Jewel-babblers; and we enjoyed wonderful views of Southern Crowned Pigeon, Sooty Owl and the very localised White-bellied Pitohui. We perhaps fared less well with some of the tougher species like Dwarf Cassowary, Painted Quailthrush, White-eared Catbird, Pheasant and Ground Pigeons but they were always going to be tricky. Overall we saw around 250 species, reliably hearing 10 others and it was a great pleasure to experience very different cultures and enjoy some of the most magnificent lowland and montane forest environments anywhere on the planet...
2004 [March] - Ron Hoff
Report...There’s a bower of the Fawn-breasted Bowerbird there that has been in use for several years. One of our highlights was a great look at the lovely Orange-fronted Fruit-Dove...
2005 [July] - Steve Bailey & Adam Riley
ReportRanking as the second-largest island in the world (after Greenland), New Guinea has more bird species than any other island. With roughly half of these bird species endemic to the island, New Guinea also has one of the highest rates of endemism in the world and has a total of endemic species that is unequaled by any other island. The fabulous birds-of-paradise almost all inhabit New Guinea. Together with very diverse assemblages of parrots, doves, kingfishers, and many bird families unique to the Australasian avifauna, these dazzling birds make New Guinea a major destination for the international birder. Add the vast intact forests and astounding human cultures and anyone should understand why birders are so excited to make their first visit to New Guinea...
2006 [August] - Henk Hendriks
ReportWe found 24 species of Birds of Paradise, Salvadori’s Teal, New Guinea Flightless Rail, Chestnut Forest Rail, Lewin’s Rail, Shovel-billed Kingfisher, a whole set of beautiful Fruit-Dove species, Palm Cockatoo, Vulturine Parrot, Long-billed Cuckoo, White-crowned Koël, Dwarf Koël, Barred Owlet-Nightjar, Mountain Owlet-Nightjar, Archbold’s Nightjar, 12 species of Cuckoo-Shrikes, White-faced Robin, Garnet Robin, White-rumped Robin, Ashy Robin, Lesser Ground-Robin, Wattled Ploughbill, 6 species of Pitohui including good views of the difficult Black Pitohui, White-bellied Pitohui and Crested Pitohui, Painted Quail-Thrush, all 3 species of Jewel-Babbler, Blue-capped Ifrita, 5 species of Berrypecker, Sanford’s Bowerbird, Macgregor’s Bowerbird and for some Eastern Alpine Mannikin. For further details see annotated list...
2006 [July] - David Shackelford
ReportBeams of sunlight filtered through the canopy foliage illuminating a labyrinth of red plumes arched into a veiling bouquet over the back and passionately quivering in extraordinary display. The intense golden feathers on the head were surpassed only by the glitter of emerald shimmering iridescent as the throat inflated to produce the raucous courtship call in bold excitement and exclamation. If ever a bird were to emulate a vision of beauty, the Raggiana Bird-of-paradise that was performing an intricate exhibition only a few meters above our heads would undoubtedly be the embodiment of such inspiration...
2006 [July] - Mark Van Beirs
ReportEleven years after our last tour to Irian Jaya (as West Papua was called then) we finally returned to this totally forgotten and virtually unknown corner of the world with its rich array of highly-prized and much-wanted birds. West Papua is probably Birdquest’s hardest tour through a combination of lots of rather basic camping, quite a few hard and long hikes on slippery, muddy steep trails, hot and sticky weather with lots of rain, many incredibly shy and skulking birds making for really challenging birding and irregular airline schedules which may result in long and frustrating delays...
2006 [June] - David Shackelford
ReportPapua New Guinea is rightfully regarded as one of the wildest yet most amazing and inspirational destinations on earth. The world's highest island, New Guinea is still almost completely carpeted by tropical rainforest spreading across imposing jagged mountains and extremely rugged territory...
2007 [August] - Phil Gregory & Jay VanderGaast
ReportAfter another great trip and now entering the third decade of Field Guides PNG trips, it is amazing to contemplate the changes since those early trips. We have seen a huge growth in information and much greater availability of many formerly almost mythical species, such as the Shovel-billed Kingfisher we saw so well this year. Our group sampled a very good range of species and enjoyed various cultural diversions such as the visit to Manjimai village, a trip to the wigmen at Tari, and a sing-sing at Piakonda, all of which combined nicely with the birding programs and were hugely enjoyable....
2007 [August] - Stephen F. Bailey & Erik Forsyth
Report... It was an amazing experience to wander through the massive colony of these bizarre birds. We also managed outstanding views of the gorgeous Black-headed Paradise-Kingfisher, Blue-eyed Cockatoo and Red- knobbed Imperial-Pigeon. Some participants were fortunate to spot the rare Black Honey Buzzard. Then we took time to explore several small, remote tropical islands in the Bismarck Sea and were rewarded with sightings of Black-naped Tern, the boldly attractive Beach Kingfisher, Mackinlay’s Cuckoo-Dove and the extraordinary shaggy Nicobar Pigeon. Back on the main island, we visited the Pacific Adventist University, where we found a roosting Papuan Frogmouth, White-headed Shelduck and Comb-crested Jacana...
2007 [June] - Phil Gregory - Endemics of the Bismarcks & Bougainville
ReportThis Endemics of the PNG Islands is not your usual sort of bird trip. While we target the endemics and special birds we also have lots of interactions with the local communities. They earn money from our coming and show a strong interest in what we are doing, and they clearly enjoy having us as guests in these remote and lovely islands...
2007 [June] - Sam Woods
ReportOur first tour to this thickly forested paradise was a great success, with 340 species recorded. With the wealth of mind-blowing species in PNG, on this trip more than any other it was impossible to pick a clear winner for a single bird of the trip. Certainly the Birds-of-paradise were a highlight...
2008 [August] - Frank Lambert & David Hoddinott
Report...Bowerbirds were fairly common, as were a number of species of waterbird including Comb-crested Jacana walking on lily pads with their elongated toes. Other highlights included fantastic views of a single Spotted Whistling Duck perched on the bough of a large tree, Rufous Night Heron, Black-backed Butcherbird, White-shouldered Fairywren and two species of attractive munia...
2008 [July] - Nik Borrow
ReportPapua New Guinea is one of those absolutely essential destinations for any world birding traveller. At least 708 species have been recorded from this, the worlds second largest island and it is also home to three endemic bird families; the berrypeckers, the painted berrypeckers and the satin birds as well as some strange creatures of ‘uncertain affinities’ such as the beautiful Blue-capped Ifrita and the shy melampittas...
2008 [September] - Sam Woods
ReportPapua New Guinea is a wild and untamed place, swathed in thick, lush rainforest, that is full of some of the weirdest and most awe-inspiring birds on the planet. None are more jaw-dropping than the main group of birds that New Guinea is justly famous for - the incredible Birds-of-paradise. Our tour, as with any bird tour to this wild island, focused first and foremost on these amazing birds, although we picked up a 'few' others along the way too (our trip total ended up over 340 species)...
2009 [August] - Chuck Bell
Report...Our itinerary took us through Sydney to get to Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea, where we joined a scheduled Rockjumper Birding Tours trip...
2009 [August] - David Shackelford
Report...Here we also found the attractive Fawn- breasted Bowerbird and carefully studied the alley-shaped bower of this species, created with thousands of carefully placed sticks and decorated with particular coloured fruits and leaves for decoration in hopes of attracting a mate...
2009 [August] - Frank Lambert
Report...Here, mangrove forests and adjacent savannah-like habitat provide home for a lot of the specialities to be found near the nation’s capital, and we familiarised ourselves with a number of the more common species, as well as more localised ones such as the endemic Elegant Honeyeater (a recent split from Graceful Honeyeater), White-throated Gerygone, Bar-shouldered Dove and Black-backed Butcherbird. A few spectacular species such as Orange-fronted Fruit-dove and Blue-winged Kookaburra gave excellent viewing opportunities...
2009 [July] - Ashley Banwell - Bougainville
ReportDuring our week on Bougainville we visited the areas around Panguna Mine and Arawa. Very few birders have ever visited Bougainville so most of what we done was exploratory. The area around the mine was very good and gave us access to 1000m where we saw some of the higher elevation species...
2009 [July] - Ashley Banwell - PNG
ReportOn this very successful 3 week trip to PNG trip we recorded 326 species, which included 23 species of Birds of Paradise as well as 3 species of Owlet-Nightjar seen. Everything ran very smoothly and we only lost an hour or two here and there due to the rain, which was very fortunate and all internal flights were more or less on time. This trip will be run again in 2010...
2009 [September] - Christian Boix
ReportJust to make things clear from the outset, this was no ordinary Papua New Guinea birding tour. It has to be said that we were exceptionally lucky with some very difficult birds. I am yet to find a trip report that has encountered five species of Owlet-Nightjar on a tour like we did!. So maybe we were unique in that regard. However it wasn’t just with the little nocturnal devils that we got lucky. Many people judge the success of a PNG trip by the number of Birds-of-paradise seen, this trip recorded 24, with 22 of those seen, and both Melampittas (one seen, one heard only) also recorded...
2010 [August] - Erik Forsyth
ReportWe started off our tour with a visit to the Pacific Adventist University. Here we we enjoyed good sightings of Wandering Whistling Duck, confiding Nankeen Night Heron, superb Pied Heron and numerous dainty Comb-crested Jacanas. A casual stroll around the manicured gardens saw us finding Fawn-breasted Bowerbird, Rufous-banded Honeyeater, localized Black-backed Butcherbird, Australasian Figbird and eventually, after a bit of search, the cryptic Papuan Frogmouth at it’s day roost...
2010 [August] - Erik Forsyth
Report...Our mainland tour kicked off with a visit to the Pacific Adventist University near Port Moresby. We walked to various dams and enjoyed good sightings of Spotted Whistling Duck, the scarce Radjah Shelduck, confiding Nankeen Night Heron, Pied Heron and stunning Comb-crested Jacanas....
2010 [August] - Sam Woods
ReportPapua New Guinea is known as the “land of unexpected”, and their national saying is “expect the unexpected”. For good, and bad, we experienced some examples of this during this successful tour on this resource-rich island, and ammased a great trip list of 407 species. Some of what we saw was very much expected: a slew of species from arguably the most spectacular bird family on the planet, the outrageous birds-of-paradise...
2010 [July] - David Hoddinott
ReportWe commenced at the various dams and enjoyed superb sightings of Spotted Whistling Duck, confiding Nankeen Night Herons, beautiful Pied Heron and numerous Comb-crested Jacanas. A casual stroll around the manicured gardens saw us finding Orange-fronted Fruit Dove, huge Papuan Frogmouth, Fawn-breasted Bowerbird, Rufous-banded Honeyeater, localized Black-backed Butcherbird and Australasian Figbird...
2010 [July] - Mark Van Beirs
ReportThe exquisite Superb Pitta was without a doubt the avian highlight of this amazing trip. Other mega birds included the gorgeous Wahnes’ Parotia, the extraordinary Fire-maned Bowerbird and the unique Vulturine Parrot...
2010 [June] - Nik Borrow
ReportPapua New Guinea is absolutely one of those essential destinations for any world travelling birder. At least 708 species have been recorded from this, the worlds second largest island and it is also home to three endemic bird families; the berrypeckers, the painted berrypeckers and the satin birds as well as some strange creatures of ‘uncertain affinities’ such as the beautiful Blue-capped Ifrita, Wattled Ploughbill and the shy melampittas...
2010 [May] - Phil Gregory
ReportWe spent the afternoon in the Brown river area. We had a nice view of Orange-bellied Fruit Dove, and also saw Emperor Fairywren and Common Paradise Kingfisher...
2010 [May] - Phil Gregory
ReportWe spent the afternoon at Varirata NP. We saw Raggiana BOP, Barred Owlet-nightjar, Brown- headed Paradise Kingfisher etc...
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Cassowary Tours
WebsiteWe also currently run tours to the following international destinations, Papua New Guinea...
Ecotourism Melanesia
Tour OperatorThe Upper Fly River area is a birdwatchers paradise. Surprisingly, the highway running either direction out of Kiunga town has some of the best birding opportunities. Here, and up the Fly and Elevara Rivers you will meet a fantastic array of birds including the Palm Cockatoo, Lesser Black Coucal, White-spotted Munia, Yellow-eyed Metallic starling, Rufous Babbler, many species of Bird of Paradise, Common Paradise-Kingfisher, Hooded Monarch, New Guinea Bronzewing, Red-bellied Pitta, Southern Crowned Pigeon, Blyth`s Hornbill, Great Fig-Parrot, Flightless Rail, Pesquet`s Parrots, Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo, Dwarf Koel, Flame Bowerbird, and a selection of Honeyeaters...
Fieldguides
Tour OperatorBirds-of-paradise and bowerbirds are the crowning jewels of one of most remarkable bird faunas, set against a fascinating cultural backdrop far removed from our own. Survey tour focusing on forest specialties in diverse and scenic regions...
Kirrama Wildlife Tours
Tour OperatorNew Guinea is the world`s second largest island (after Greenland). This magnificent island, with its backbone of high mountains, is a land of diverse habitats ranging from tropical beaches and vast forests to alpine grassland. It is home to one of the finest arrays of unique plants and animals known to man. The birds of paradise are its best known and undoubtedly its most outstanding group of animals...
Milne Bay Birdwatching Cruises
Boat TripsPapua New Guinea has over 700 species of birds of which 269 are found in the Milne Bay Provence...
Papua Expeditions
Tour OperatorThink huge, man-sized yet infuriatingly wary, flightless cassowaries. Retiring megapodes with fascinating incubation strategies, adeptly manipulating environmental heat sources. A New Guinea Eagle Harpyopsis novaeguineae delivering its remarkable and far-carrying advertising call towards dusk. Or crowned-pigeons abruptly breaking the relative silence when exploding in clapping wingbeats from alongside a creek at noon. Think of the profusion of parrots in all colors and sizes simply imaginable. Dazzling kingfishers, that include three single-island endemic paradise-kingfishers, and the widespread though rarely seen, aptly-named Shovel-billed Kookaburra Clytoceyx rex. Think mysterious nocturnal owlet-nightjars featuring cuddly, feline faces. Glorious jewel-babblers skulking on the forest floor as if most reluctant to reveal their colors. Think utterly astonishing bowerbirds... Very few places on Earth can rival with Papua's seemingly endless list of singularly unique feathered life forms...
Rockjumper Birding Tours
Tour OperatorOver the years we have established an unbeatable reputation for leading highly successful tours to Papua New Guinea, and our tour totals of around 400 species include up to 24 different birds-of-paradise and almost 20 kingfisher species, a feat impossible to match anywhere else! We also offer an extension to New Britain to search for a plethora of endemic doves, kingfishers and parrots.
Sicklebill Safaris
Tour OperatorSicklebill Safaris was founded with the aim of taking small groups of visitors to New Guinea to experience the wonderful country and its astonishingly varied culture, and to see as many of the 400 endemic species as possible. We aim to support locally owned, minimum impact, sustainable tourism ventures using local guides as much as possible and helping to provide an alternative income source to logging...
Ventbird
Tour OperatorOn my last VENT tour, I found four species of birds that would be new for my great friend, David Bishop, whose ornithological explorations in this fascinating country are famous...
World Birders
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Bird of Paradise Hotel - Goroka
AccommodationThe untouched beauty of the Eastern Highlands Province is the setting for the Bird of Paradise Hotel where luxury, style and impeccable service await you. The hotel`s central location in Goroka provides easy access to every modern facility, yet only a short drive away is the timeless village of the Asaro Mudmen.
Hotel Directory
AccommodationIn all main centres there are hotels or guest houses to suit every budget. In the more remote areas, accommodation might be in a village guest house or a luxurious mountain lodge, built in traditional style using bush materials. Some of PNG`s older hotels, like the Malolo Lodge in Madang date from the colonial days and are delightfully tropical.
Wilderness Lodges of PNG
AccommodationAn inspired mixture of local architecture, spectacular views and modest luxury off the beaten track. Located at 7000 feet (2100 meters) in the PNG Southern Highlands, homeland of the Huli clan with their human hair wigs adorned with colorful flowers...
Birds in Papua New Guinea
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Birdwatching in Papua New Guinea
WebsiteThe mysterious island of New Guinea is co-inhabited by Indonesia and the independentnation of Papua New Guinea. This is the land of birds of paradise, Pesquest`s Parrot, Eclectus Parrots, fruit doves, fig parrots, mynahs, hornbills, cockatoos, honeyeaters, cassowaries, and lories galore...
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WebsiteKiunga
WebsiteKiunga is a small river port sited on the upper reaches of the Fly River in the remote Western Province of Papua New Guinea. It is surrounded by vast tracts of swamp forest and lowland rain forest, and one thing that has become clear over recent years is just how good the area is; a sort of lowland equivalent of Ambua for species diversity. When we first started going there in 1991, there were 7 really special birds that we were particularly looking for: Southern Crowned Pigeon (one of the world`s most incredible species); Flame Bowerbird, New Guinea Flightless Rail, Large Fig-Parrot, Little Paradise-Kingfisher, White-bellied Pitohui and Yellow-eyed Starling.
Papua New Guinea Birds
WebsiteNew Guinea birds with their brilliant colour, surpass those of any other country. Beautiful Birds of Paradise (the country's emblem); and wonderful dances of the flag-birds and others. There are 650 species, within 75 families.
Papua New Guinea Program - The Nature Conservancy
WebsiteThe Conservancy`s work in Papua New Guinea is driven by a strong belief in long-term community engagement and innovative approaches to conservation, including a nationally recognized marine education program, conservation covenants, community managed protected areas and a conservation trust fund...
Status of biodiversity in Papua New Guinea
WebsitePapua New Guinea probably harbours more than five percent of the world's biodiversity within some of the world's most biologically diverse ecosystems. Many of these organisms are endemic; that is, they are found only in Papua New Guinea or on the island of New Guinea...
Victoria Crowned Pigeon Goura victoria
WebsiteCrowned pigeons are larger than all other pigeons. They are mainly distributed throughout New Guinea. These particular pigeons receive their name from the lacy feathers on their heads. They rank among some of the prettiest and brightest pigeons. Usually it they are hunted for plumage...
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