Papua New Guinea
Home to 40 species of birds-of-paradise, Papua New Guinea offers some of the most spectacular avian displays on Earth. The Highlands, Varirata National Park, and the Sepik River basin are prime destinations.
Recorded Species
800
Hotspots
40
Overview
Detailed habitat intelligence, species counts, and seasonal guidance will appear here as data is added to this region.
Hotspot Map
40 mapped locations · click a pin to exploreTop Hotspots
Ambua Lodge
Birding Hotspot
Baiyer River Sanctuary
Birding Hotspot
Boys Town Road, Kiunga
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Boystown Road--Bowerbird Hill
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Brown River
Birding Hotspot
Brown River/Vanapa River lowlands
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Dablin Creek Road
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Ekame Lodge (Elevata River)
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Elevala and Ketu Rivers
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Elevala River
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Elevala River--between Fly River and Ketu River
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Fly River--between Kiunga and Elevala River
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Fly River--Elevala confluence
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Highlands Hwy--above Ambua Lodge to Tari Gap
Birding Hotspot
Hisiu
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Hisiu--beach & mangroves
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Karawari River, Wosera-Gawi
Birding Hotspot
Ketu River--between Elevala confluence and Kwatu Lodge
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Kumul Lodge
Birding Hotspot
Kwatu Lodge (Wai Kelo River)
Birding Hotspot
Lake Murray Lodge
Birding Hotspot
Madang
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Napa Napa Road--Brown River vicinity
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Ok Ma Road (Tabubil)
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Ok Menga
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Ok Menga Hydro Intake
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Pacific Adventist University
Birding Hotspot
Rondon Ridge
Birding Hotspot
Rondon Ridge Lodge
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Salemben Guest House (Keki)
Birding Hotspot
Satop Village and above
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Sera (formerly Crater Mountain) Biological Research Station
Birding Hotspot
Tabubil Area
Birding Hotspot
Tabubil-Kiunga Rd--Km 17 (accurate)
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Tari
Birding Hotspot
Tari Gap
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Tomba & Murmur Pass [2400-2800m]
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Tonga Trail
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Vanapa
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Varirata National Park
Birding Hotspot
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"June–September at Varirata NP and Crater Mountain delivers Raggiana Bird-of-Paradise displaying and peak forest bird activity in stable conditions."
Species Guide
🐦 Birds of Papua New Guinea
Iconic species profiles with conservation status, where to find them, and best timing.
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