Tribe Cyclopsittini Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Superfamily Psittacoidea Subfamily Loriinae Higher classification Psittaculirostris Order Parrot | |
Scientific name Psittaculirostris salvadorii Similar Psittaculirostris, Large fig parrot, Geelvink pygmy parrot, Edwards's fig parrot, Meek's pygmy parrot | ||
The Salvadori's fig parrot (Psittaculirostris salvadorii) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to the northern part of the Papua province in Indonesia. It is found in and near humid lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Description
These birds are sexually dimorphic. The male of the species having an orange breast patch and yellow cheeks, while the female a pale blue breast patch and greenish-yellow cheeks. The juveniles of the species all resemble females until adult plumage begins to grow in.
Diet
Salvadori's fig parrot is a frugivore; the diet consists mainly of figs and other fruit.
References
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