King-of-Saxony Bird-of-paradise (Pteridophora alberti) The male's ornamental head plumes are so bizarre that, when the first specimen was brought to Europe, it was thought to be a fake. It is endemic to montane forest in New Guinea. Both the common name "King of Saxony" and the scientific specific name "alberti" were given to honor Albert of Saxony, whose wife gave her name to the Queen Carola's Bird-of-Paradise. Rare Birds, Exotic Birds, Colorful Birds, Funny Bird Pictures, Nature Pictures, Curious Creatures, Funny Birds, Wild Dogs, Australian Birds