Double-eyed Fig-parrot (species: Cyclopsitta diophthalma) in PNG Birds (Gaia Guide)
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Cyclopsitta diophthalma
Double-eyed Fig-parrot


©David Cook: Double-eyed Fig-parrot (Cyclopsitta diophthalma)

©Tom Tarrant: Double-eyed Fig-parrot (Cyclopsitta diophthalma) Race marshalli

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Psittaciformes
Family Psittacidae
Genus Cyclopsitta
Species Cyclopsitta diophthalma
Status least concern

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Distinguishing features

Most subspecies of the Double-eyed Fig Parrot are sexually dimorphic, with males having more red (less silvery and blue) to the face than the females. They are predominantly green with a very short tail, a disproportionately large head and bill, and red and blue facial markings. The name is derived from the cheek patches of some subspecies that vaguely resemble eyes. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 14 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • From 25 cm to 28 cm

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Interesting facts

  • It is the smallest parrot in Australia. (Wikipedia)

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

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Behaviour

Foraging is done in pairs or in a flock of only a few individuals. They tend to fly in a quick and direct manner. (Wikipedia)

Diet

The Double-eyed Fig-parrot generally forages for figs, berries, seeds, nectar, and the grubs of wood-boring insects. (Wikipedia)

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