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The Raggiana bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea raggiana) performs conspicuous courtship displays on canopy leks where males call, hop and fan long crimson flank plumes to court visiting females.
Display timing varies across Papua New Guinea; males are most active in the dry season and on calm dawns, making early-morning lek visits the standard viewing strategy.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Varirata National Park - main lookout/visitor gate |
| Baiyer River Sanctuary - main entrance/visitor area (near Mount Hagen) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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