Bird Watching | Bird of Paradise
There is actually at least two endemic species of Paradise’s birds that can be found in Waigeo and Gam island. The Red Bird of Paradise (Paradisaea Rubra) living more in the canopy, and the Wilson’s Bird of Paradise (Diphyllodes Respublica) commonly seen on the ground.
Visitors who would like to see the Paradise’s Bird courtship ritual have to wake up before dawn. Leaded by a Papuan local guide along steep trail, travellers get always enthralled by the sounds of waking-up jungle. You might perceive the special song of the red Bird of Paradise in between the others. You’ll eventually reach the submit to observe the mystical spectacle. Birding is a big thing in Raja Ampat and bird enthusiasts are coming from all over the world every year to watch various species of birds.