Sicklebill Collection

Black sicklebill, Epimachus fastosus (vulnerable), and common hoopoe. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving
FLO4989376 Black sicklebill, Epimachus fastosus (vulnerable), and common hoopoe. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croix's Dictionary of Natural Science

Black sicklebill, Epimachus fastosus. Vulnerable. (Grand promerops, Upupa superba.) New Guinea. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds

Daylily, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999259 Daylily, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Bird of Paradise, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999209 Bird of Paradise, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la)

Brown Sicklebill Epimachus meyeri female Kumul Lodge Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Black sicklebill, Epimachus fastosus (vulnerable), and common hoopoe, Upupa epops.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology

Elliots sicklebills, artwork
Elliots sicklebills (Epimachus ellioti), artwork. Plate from a first edition of Birds of New Guinea by John Gould (1804-1881). Natural History Museum, London, UK

Performers from Jiwaka tribe in the Western Highlands at the Paiya show Sing-sing in Western Highlands Papua New Guinea wearing Black Sicklebill and other bird of paradise feathers and plumes

Epimachus ellioti, elliots sicklebill
Plate from a first edition of Birds of New Guinea by John Gould (1804 - 1881)

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The Black Sicklebill, scientifically known as Epimachus fastosus, is a stunning bird species that falls under the vulnerable category. Its unique appearance and vibrant colors make it a sight to behold. In the 1833-39 colored engravings of Daylily and Bird of Paradise, we can see the intricate details of these magnificent creatures. The Black Sicklebill stands out with its long curved bill resembling a sickle, hence its name. Another depiction from c. 1860 showcases various birds in a colorful lithograph. Among them is the Brown Sicklebill female from Kumul Lodge in Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea. This region is known for its rich biodiversity and serves as a habitat for many exotic bird species. John Gould and W. Hart's artwork also features the Drepanornis albertisi or Black-billed Sicklebill Bird of Paradise in their colored lithographs. These illustrations capture the essence of this remarkable creature with utmost precision. Elliots they are another variant worth mentioning due to their distinct characteristics that set them apart from other sicklebills. Moving away from illustrations, we delve into cultural festivities at the Paiya show Sing-sing where performers from Jiwaka tribe showcase their traditions in Western Highlands Papua New Guinea. These celebrations bring together people who appreciate nature's wonders like the majestic sicklebills, and is crucial to acknowledge that despite their beauty, some sicklebill species face vulnerability due to factors such as habitat loss and poaching. Conservation efforts play an essential role in ensuring their survival for future generations to admire these captivating creatures up close.