Taste of New Guinea 6: Huon Pennisular
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Taste of New Guinea 6: Huon Peninsula Birding Tour – 7 Days
The Huon Peninsula, located in Morobe Province on the north coast of Papua New Guinea, remains one of the most remote and little-explored regions of the country. With no roads connecting it to the rest of PNG, it is still only accessible by boat or plane, making it an exceptional destination for adventurous birders.
This 7-day birding tour visits a recently opened area that was inaccessible for many years, offering a rare opportunity to explore its pristine habitats. The Huon Peninsula is home to some of PNG’s most sought-after endemics, including the dazzling Emperor Bird-of-Paradise, the stunning Huon Astrapia, and the rare and vulnerable Wahnes’ Parotia with its ballerina-like courtship dance. Other specialties include the Huon Bowerbird, Huon Catbird, and the shimmering Spangled Honeyeater—all species restricted to this unique part of the country.
Featured Birds of the Huon Peninsula
- Emperor Bird of Paradise – A dazzling endemic, with males performing elaborate upside-down displays in the treetops.
- Huon Astrapia – A striking Bird-of-Paradise found only in the Huon Peninsula’s montane forests.
- Huon Melidectes – A honeyeater restricted to the Huon highlands, often seen flitting between flowering trees.
- Huon Catbird – A secretive endemic, usually heard before seen, with its cat-like calls echoing through the forest.
- Wahnes’s Parotia – A rare and vulnerable Bird-of-Paradise, famous for its ballerina-like courtship dance.
- Spangled Honeyeater – A shimmering montane honeyeater, another species found only in the Huon Peninsula.
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