King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise
Pteridophora alberti
LCLeast Concern Endemic to New Guinea (Indonesia and Papua New Guinea)
- Family
- Birds-of-paradise (Paradisaeidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
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.
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Where to see it
Destination guides featuring this bird
Range and habitat
Central cordillera of Papua New Guinea.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: King of Saxony bird-of-paradise
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
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