King of Saxony bird-of-paradise (bird)
Descriptions
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.
This object is on display at RAMM in the In Fine Feather gallery.
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