A King Bird of Paradise (Cicinnurus regius), circa 1890

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The King Bird of Paradise is endemic to New Guinea and adobe in lowland rainforests, and forest edges.  The birds are also found in nearby Islands such as Yapen,  Missol, Salawati, and Aru.  The species primarily prey on fruits and arthropods.