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King of Saxony's bird-of-paradise (Pteridophora alberti).

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King of Saxony’s bird-of-paradise

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Also known as: Pteridophora alberti

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…of Parotia—and the King of Saxony’s bird-of-paradise (Pteridophora alberti). The former have elaborate flank plumes as well as six flag-tipped wires projecting back from the head; the latter has a shoulder-cape and a pair of long head-streamers composed of about 40 squarish lobes with an enameled appearance.
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