Cities and monuments are often named after kings. Ever heard of a bird which is named after a king? King of Saxony bird-of-paradise enjoys the royal privilege of being named after King Albert of Saxony.
Its scientific name “Albert” too is in honour of the king just like its local name. The bird is also known as “Kiss-a-baa” in New Guinea, where it is originally from. This name comes from a human interpretation of the male’s loud call. Too many names. Isn’t it?
The adult King Saxony bird-of-paradise is approximately 22 cm long. Male Alberta’s have two long feathers that stick out from their head almost as long as their body. It was so bizarre that when the first specimen was brought to Europe, people took it for a fake head gear.
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