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![The birds-of-paradise are the undisputed stars of our West Papua tour and arguably the most amazing is the incomparable Wilson's Bird-of-Paradise.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7901%2F47259556312_69d7f39c03_b.jpg?)
The birds-of-paradise are the undisputed stars of our West Papua tour and arguably the most amazing is the incomparable Wilson’s Bird-of-Paradise.
![Just up the trail a bit we'll hope to meet the Red Bird of Paradise.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7881%2F47447889912_6e0625e1a6_b.jpg?)
Just up the trail a bit we’ll hope to meet the Red Bird of Paradise.
![In the Arfak Mountains we'll have access to a number of hides, each with their own star birds - here the Magnificent Bird-of-Paradise...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7847%2F32544691457_ede01270db_b.jpg?)
In the Arfak Mountains we’ll have access to a number of hides, each with their own star birds - here the Magnificent Bird-of-Paradise…
![...and nearby a Black Sicklebill, just about to go into his dance routine...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7825%2F33610094698_29e3e964d9_b.jpg?)
…and nearby a Black Sicklebill, just about to go into his dance routine…
![...in order to impress this lovely female.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7901%2F46588512444_2ce222339b_b.jpg?)
…in order to impress this lovely female.
![Sometimes the Vogelkop Lophorina (formerly known as Superb Bird-of-Paradise) will drop in...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7887%2F32640134637_bcf4ca0bee_b.jpg?)
Sometimes the Vogelkop Lophorina (formerly known as Superb Bird-of-Paradise) will drop in…
![...and a little further down the trail we'll find ourselves watching this incredible dancer...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7909%2F40616653863_0a2c0d487e_b.jpg?)
…and a little further down the trail we’ll find ourselves watching this incredible dancer…
![...the Western Parotia.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7849%2F47529732462_6e20c8c41a_b.jpg?)
…the Western Parotia.
![Can we ever get enough of this bird?](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7860%2F33705796818_10de7c9cef_b.jpg?)
Can we ever get enough of this bird?
![Maybe not!](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7804%2F33705724538_7c745518c9_b.jpg?)
Maybe not!
![The New Guinea bowerbirds are otherworldly in their own way. Here is the rather drab Vogelkop Bowerbird...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7904%2F46588523654_93b7b9b459_b.jpg?)
The New Guinea bowerbirds are otherworldly in their own way. Here is the rather drab Vogelkop Bowerbird…
![...but there's nothing drab about his bower!](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7868%2F47529723762_2c37d36d1a_b.jpg?)
…but there’s nothing drab about his bower!
![Nightbirds are another feature of this tour; the weird Feline Owlet-nightjar...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7817%2F47259531272_6273a5d9dd_b.jpg?)
Nightbirds are another feature of this tour; the weird Feline Owlet-nightjar…
![...the more widespread Marbled Frogmouth...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7839%2F33610056048_51f34131a4_b.jpg?)
…the more widespread Marbled Frogmouth…
![...the very localised endemic Biak Scops-Owl...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7914%2F47433812042_4093cb912f_b.jpg?)
…the very localised endemic Biak Scops-Owl…
![...a Mountain Owlet-nightjar...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7843%2F33610040028_db5139a0d0_b.jpg?)
…a Mountain Owlet-nightjar…
![...Papuan Hawk-Owl...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7913%2F46763278634_7ddb8b1888_b.jpg?)
…Papuan Hawk-Owl…
![...and Papuan Frogmouth, are all possible.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7843%2F33623933578_f5650fb9a6_b.jpg?)
…and Papuan Frogmouth, are all possible.
![But wait, there's so much more; the exotic endemic Arfak Catbird...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7832%2F47311880441_87f57237f3_b.jpg?)
But wait, there’s so much more; the exotic endemic Arfak Catbird…
![...the canopy-dwelling Frilled Monarch...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7923%2F33623932178_f010f79ee0_b.jpg?)
…the canopy-dwelling Frilled Monarch…
![...and another fancy monarch, the Golden Monarch.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7847%2F32370119967_db8ed1180c_b.jpg?)
…and another fancy monarch, the Golden Monarch.
![New Guinea is well endowed with exotic pigeons but this one takes the cake! The Western Crowned-Pigeon...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7864%2F47486497281_35387bfca5_b.jpg?)
New Guinea is well endowed with exotic pigeons but this one takes the cake! The Western Crowned-Pigeon…
![...a somewhat more subdued but very colorful Yellow-bibbed Fruit Dove...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7832%2F33623932878_a729a42f68_b.jpg?)
…a somewhat more subdued but very colorful Yellow-bibbed Fruit Dove…
![...the chunky Wompoo Fruit-Dove, named for its call...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7905%2F32544609887_399004eec5_b.jpg?)
…the chunky Wompoo Fruit-Dove, named for its call…
![...and the impressive Great Cuckoo-Dove.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7811%2F33610076198_82ed169083_b.jpg?)
…and the impressive Great Cuckoo-Dove.
![The central montane areas hold some unusual birds like Wattle Ploughbill...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7862%2F47486501351_f6ef1ed46e_b.jpg?)
The central montane areas hold some unusual birds like Wattle Ploughbill…
![...the Western Crested Tit-Berrypecker...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7810%2F47486498621_a4586eba96_b.jpg?)
…the Western Crested Tit-Berrypecker…
![...and this Painted Tiger Parrot](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7877%2F47501939631_a8102c0f94_b.jpg?)
…and this Painted Tiger Parrot
![Another unique group is the Australo-Papuan Robins. We should see a number of them including the cute Blue-grey Robin...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7846%2F40520686593_ce44eeb4de_b.jpg?)
Another unique group is the Australo-Papuan Robins. We should see a number of them including the cute Blue-grey Robin…
![...the handsome Green-backed Robin...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7832%2F33705721488_b5e7e35f14_b.jpg?)
…the handsome Green-backed Robin…
![...and the impressive and elusive Greater Ground-Robin.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7884%2F33610075228_c502692f44_b.jpg?)
…and the impressive and elusive Greater Ground-Robin.
![Mew Guinea kingfishers are some of the fanciest to be found anywhere. Here, the lowland dwelling Yellow-billed Kingfisher...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7846%2F32544609237_2d9985c72d_b.jpg?)
Mew Guinea kingfishers are some of the fanciest to be found anywhere. Here, the lowland dwelling Yellow-billed Kingfisher…
![...the widespread, but nevertheless splendid, Common Paradise Kingfisher...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7889%2F32640216367_27777fb9a5_b.jpg?)
…the widespread, but nevertheless splendid, Common Paradise Kingfisher…
![...and the endemic Biak Paradise-Kingfisher is equally splendid.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7827%2F47433812762_dcb33905dc_b.jpg?)
…and the endemic Biak Paradise-Kingfisher is equally splendid.
![There are lots of interesting if often drab honeyeaters. This Forest Meliphaga can pose some identification issues...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7858%2F33705797928_82e08fcb87_b.jpg?)
There are lots of interesting if often drab honeyeaters. This Forest Meliphaga can pose some identification issues…
![and the Red-collared Myzomela and its relatives can also cause some head scratching....](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7909%2F47486517921_99ab168fa6_b.jpg?)
and the Red-collared Myzomela and its relatives can also cause some head scratching….
![The melidectes honeyeaters, are unique to New Guinea. Here the fittingly-named Ornate Melidectes...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7882%2F47433749672_44d9c2d720_b.jpg?)
The melidectes honeyeaters, are unique to New Guinea. Here the fittingly-named Ornate Melidectes…
![...and the Cinnamon-browed Melidectes.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7804%2F47433802032_5bcf66e88f_b.jpg?)
…and the Cinnamon-browed Melidectes.
![The Plum-faced Lorikeet is pleasingly common...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7844%2F47433744122_cbc45b162e_b.jpg?)
The Plum-faced Lorikeet is pleasingly common…
![...while the Rufous-naped Bellbird is less so.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7808%2F47486516081_c5436e40e9_b.jpg?)
…while the Rufous-naped Bellbird is less so.
![Baliem Whistler is found, not surprisingly, in the Baliem Valley...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7927%2F47433814022_0483af1325_b.jpg?)
Baliem Whistler is found, not surprisingly, in the Baliem Valley…
![...while the Snow Mountain Munia is another Baliem Valley speciality.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7891%2F33610024838_6217d583f8_b.jpg?)
…while the Snow Mountain Munia is another Baliem Valley speciality.
![Handsome Spotted Whistling Ducks can be found in lowland lakes and swamps...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7802%2F32640218987_5765bd87b8_b.jpg?)
Handsome Spotted Whistling Ducks can be found in lowland lakes and swamps…
![Throughout our adventures, we'll use comfortable 4WD vehicles...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7910%2F32646465337_4f46a8b046_b.jpg?)
Throughout our adventures, we’ll use comfortable 4WD vehicles…
![...and meet many wonderful local people.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7828%2F32646466927_431708c833_b.jpg?)
…and meet many wonderful local people.
![Here's a roadside stall selling vegetables.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7918%2F46673465635_160f4d44da_b.jpg?)
Here’s a roadside stall selling vegetables.
![Here we're having lunch in the field...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7891%2F32646466227_a6d305de00_b.jpg?)
Here we’re having lunch in the field…
![...and here a tea break in the field!](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7899%2F47535996212_77bf693c0d_b.jpg?)
…and here a tea break in the field!
![We'll spend time in the hides; here is the Black Sicklebill hide...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7909%2F33711981938_eb4e1717ec_b.jpg?)
We’ll spend time in the hides; here is the Black Sicklebill hide…
![where there are great photo opportunities.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7870%2F32646476157_fec3890ae3_b.jpg?)
where there are great photo opportunities.
![Here we're shooting...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7836%2F47535999432_43850bce5c_b.jpg?)
Here we’re shooting…
![...Red Birds-of-Paradise....](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7887%2F47486523551_586024d23e_b.jpg?)
…Red Birds-of-Paradise….
![...from a sturdily built hide in the canopy.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7806%2F46864990664_39e7cb8938_b.jpg?)
…from a sturdily built hide in the canopy.
![Much of our birding will be along quiet roads...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7922%2F46673467875_11f667848c_b.jpg?)
Much of our birding will be along quiet roads…
![Here, we're waiting for our modern ferry to Waigeo.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7902%2F32646474877_d89304fd2e_b.jpg?)
Here, we’re waiting for our modern ferry to Waigeo.
![It's not just about the birds. There are many other fascinating creatures like this Waigeo Cuscus, here with her baby.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7837%2F33712093858_e5d5ca48b2_b.jpg?)
It’s not just about the birds. There are many other fascinating creatures like this Waigeo Cuscus, here with her baby.
![...Spectacled Fruit Bats...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7876%2F47501938731_67f55eff9a_b.jpg?)
…Spectacled Fruit Bats…
![...or this cute little Arfak Treefrog...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7838%2F32646972017_4c6c580455_b.jpg?)
…or this cute little Arfak Treefrog…
![...and this incredible broad-nosed weevil...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7887%2F46397091725_8fd9cc833e_b.jpg?)
…and this incredible broad-nosed weevil…
![...or this beautiful Argiope orb weaver spider...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7900%2F47259765692_613ed67040_b.jpg?)
…or this beautiful Argiope orb weaver spider…
![...as well as many jewel-like butterflies, here a birdwing.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7873%2F46673464045_062855b522_b.jpg?)
…as well as many jewel-like butterflies, here a birdwing.
![...and a host of fascinating plants like this Nepenthes pitcher plant.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7917%2F32646467377_41bdfd4ee5_b.jpg?)
…and a host of fascinating plants like this Nepenthes pitcher plant.
![Why don't you join us on what promises to be an unforgettable journey?](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F7889%2F47536316322_9aa66a40b4_b.jpg?)
Why don’t you join us on what promises to be an unforgettable journey?