Pteridophora alberti Meyer: PARADISAEIDAE: King of Saxony...
Pteridophora alberti Meyer: PARADISAEIDAE: King of Saxony bird-of-paradise
Both the common name 'King of Saxony' and the scientific specific name 'alberti' were given to honour Albert of Saxony who reigned 1873-1902. The natives of New Guinea call it 'Kisaba', as a human interpretation of the male's loud call. - -