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King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise
Pteridophora alberti
King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise (Pteridophora alberti) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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The King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise (Pteridophora alberti) is a member of the Paradisaeidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 81.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Paradisaeidae Birds-of-paradise
- Genus Pteridophora
- Species alberti
Quick facts
- Weight
- 81.8 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Paradisaeidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise (Pteridophora alberti) is a member of the Paradisaeidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU c New Guinea.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 81.8 g, with a wing length of about 12.1 cm and a tail of around 7.6 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 109,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise?
The King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 81.8 g.
Where does the King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise live?
The King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU c New Guinea, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise belong to?
The King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise (Pteridophora alberti) belongs to the Paradisaeidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise eat?
The King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise migrate?
The King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise make?
1 real field recording of the King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise's range?
The King of Saxony Bird-of-paradise has a mapped global range of about 109,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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