Black-fronted Fig-parrot
Cyclopsitta nigrifrons
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Least Concern
Wingspan
16.1 cm
Weight
30.5 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes
About
The Black-fronted Fig-parrot is a tiny, compact parrot with vivid green plumage, a black forehead, and a short, stout bill specialized for extracting fig seeds. It inhabits lowland rainforests and forest edges of northern New Guinea. Like other fig-parrots, it forages high in the canopy, using its strong bill to bite into figs and eat the seeds and pulp within.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.1 cm | 6.3 in |
| Weight | 30.5 g | 1.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 20-22 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Cyclopsitta |
| Species | Cyclopsitta nigrifrons |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Indonesian | nuri-ara dahi-hitam |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black-fronted Fig-parrot endangered?
The Black-fronted Fig-parrot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-fronted Fig-parrot nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 20-22 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.
How big is the Black-fronted Fig-parrot?
The Black-fronted Fig-parrot has a wingspan of 16.1 cm, weight of 30.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-fronted Fig-parrot belong to?
The Black-fronted Fig-parrot (Cyclopsitta nigrifrons) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.
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