Blue-fronted Fig Parrot
NameBlue-fronted Fig Parrot
Common NameBlue-fronted Fig Parrot
Scientific NameCyclopsitta gulielmitertii
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsPredominantly green plumage with a bright red breast and belly. The face features yellow cheeks, a blackish-blue crown and forehead, and a black bill. The back and wings are green.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, squeaky, and rapid calls, often described as 'tsit-tsit' or 'squeak-squeak' notes, typically given in flight or while foraging.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in New Guinea and some surrounding islands, including the Aru Islands and parts of West Papua and Papua New Guinea.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Bright green body, Red breast, Yellow cheeks, Dark blue/black cap
Description
The Blue-fronted Fig Parrot is a small, vibrant parrot species known for its striking green, red, and yellow plumage. These active birds typically inhabit lowland rainforests, often observed foraging for figs and nectar in the canopy, usually in pairs or small groups.
