Huon astrapia [SEP] parent taxon
Huon astrapia
The Huon astrapia ("Astrapia rothschildi") is a species of bird-of-paradise.
This little known bird-of-paradise is distributed and endemic to the mountain forests of Huon Peninsula, Papua New Guinea. Its diet consists mainly of fruits and seeds.
The scientific name commemorates the British ornithologist Walter Rothschild.
A common species in its limited habitat range, the Huon astrapia is evaluated as least concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is listed on Appendix II
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References.
- 'Laporte's Progress' by John Ramm (Antique Dealer & Collectors Guide, Sep 1996, Vol 50, No. 2)
- 'John Laporte' by Basil Long (Walker's Quarterly, July 1922)
- 'Understanding Watercolours' by Huon Mallalieu (Antique Collectors' Club, 1985)
External links.
- John Laporte online (ArtCyclopedia)
- Works by Laporte (Tate gallery)