The King of Saxony bird-of-paradise (Pteridophora alberti) is a bird in the bird-of-paradise family (Paradisaeidae). It is the only member of the genus Pteridophora. It is endemic to montane forest in New Guinea.

A medium-sized bird of montane forest canopy. Male has a yellow belly, black upperparts and bib, and orange flight feathers. Note the 2 outlandishly long, antennalike feathers protruding from the side of the head. Female has gray-brown upperparts and whitish underparts with dark scaling. Male is unmistakable.

The King of Saxony bird-of-paradise (Pteridophora alberti ) is a bird in the bird-of-paradise family (Paradisaeidae). It is the only member of the genus Pteridophora. It is endemic to montane forest in New Guinea.

Pteri­dophora al­berti, or King-of-Sax­ony bird-of-par­adise, is na­tive to the rain for­est re­gions of New Guinea. There are two main ranges, which run in a gen­er­ally south-east line from the Wey­land and Snow Moun­tains east­ward to the Bis­marck and Kratke Ranges, fol­low­ing the main tec­tonic di­vi­sion of the is­land.

The King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise, scientifically known as Pteridophora alberti, is a striking and unique bird species found in the rainforests of New Guinea.

The King of Saxony bird-of-paradise, known scientifically as Pteridophora alberti, is a striking member of the Paradisaeidae family. This species is the sole representative of its genus, Pteridophora.

BirdLife International (2025) Species factsheet: King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise Pteridophora alberti. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/king-of-saxony-bird-of-paradise-pteridophora-alberti on 28/01/2025. Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2025) IUCN Red List for ...

Jul 13, 2023 · The King of Saxony Birds of Paradise (Pteridophora alberti) is a bird in the Paradisaeidae or Birds of Paradise family. It is the only member in the monotypic genus Pteridophora. It is endemic to montane forest in New Guinea.

In bird-of-paradise …of Parotia —and the King of Saxony’s bird-of-paradise (Pteridophora alberti). The former have elaborate flank plumes as well as six flag-tipped wires projecting back from the head; the latter has a shoulder-cape and a pair of long head-streamers composed of about 40 squarish lobes with an enameled appearance. Read More

BirdLife International (2025) Species factsheet: King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise Pteridophora alberti. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/king-of-saxony-bird-of-paradise-pteridophora-alberti on 28/01/2025. Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2025) IUCN Red List for ...