King-of-Saxony Bird-of-Paradise
Pteridophora alberti
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Paradisaeidae
About
The King of Saxony bird-of-paradise 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.
Fun Fact
The male is black and yellow with a dark brown iris, brownish-grey legs, a black bill with a bright aqua-green gape, and two remarkably long (up to 50 cm) scalloped, enamel-blue brow-plumes that can be independently erected at the bird's will.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabits the montane forests of New Guinea, and is distributed from the Weyland Mountains in Western New Guinea to the Kratke Range and Mount Giluwe in Papua New Guinea between 1,300–2,850 meters above mean sea level, but usually between 1,800–2,500 meters above sea level.
Diet
Diet consists mainly of fruits, berries and arthropods.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance