Black-fronted Fig-parrot vs Ground Parrot
Cyclopsitta nigrifrons compared with Pezoporus wallicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-fronted Fig-parrot | Ground Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclopsitta nigrifrons | Pezoporus wallicus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.1 cm (6.3 in) | 26.9 cm (10.6 in) |
| Weight | 30.5 g (1.08 oz) | 83.0 g (2.93 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black-fronted Fig-parrot only
Ground Parrot only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-fronted Fig-parrot
Least Concern
Ground Parrot
About These Birds
Black-fronted Fig-parrot
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.