# Red bird-of-paradise vs Greater bird-of-paradise: the differences

> How do the Red bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea rubra) and Greater bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea apoda) differ? Classification, features, range, diet, size, IUCN status and legal protection, from cited sources.

Source: https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/differences/red-bird-of-paradise-vs-greater-bird-of-paradise/ · Updated 1 October 2026 · English · Bahasa Indonesia: https://panduanhewan.org/id/spesies/perbedaan/cenderawasih-merah-dan-cenderawasih-besar/
_This Markdown mirror is generated at build time from the same data as the HTML page. Cite the HTML page URL and its update date._

The red bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea rubra) and the greater bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea apoda) are different species in the same genus, Paradisaea. Range in Indonesia — the red bird-of-paradise: Raja Ampat islands, including Waigeo and Batanta; the greater bird-of-paradise: Aru Islands (Maluku) and the southern lowlands of Papua.

| Aspect | [Red bird-of-paradise](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/red-bird-of-paradise/) | [Greater bird-of-paradise](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/greater-bird-of-paradise/) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Paradisaea rubra | Paradisaea apoda |
| Indonesian name | Cenderawasih merah | Cenderawasih besar |
| Class | Aves | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Paradisaeidae | Paradisaeidae |
| Range in Indonesia | Raja Ampat islands, including Waigeo and Batanta | Aru Islands (Maluku) and the southern lowlands of Papua |
| Endemic to Indonesia | Yes | No |
| Key features | — | Males have long yellow plumes and two tail wires |
| Diet | Fruit and arthropods | Fruit and arthropods such as insects |
| Diet type | omnivore (eats plants and animals) | omnivore (eats plants and animals) |
| Reproduction | laying eggs (oviparous) | laying eggs (oviparous) |
| IUCN status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Legal protection | Protected (Regulation P.106/2018) | Protected (Regulation P.106/2018) |

Every cell comes from the sourced data on each animal’s page.