Black-fronted Fig-parrot vs Princess Parrot
Cyclopsitta nigrifrons compared with Polytelis alexandrae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-fronted Fig-parrot | Princess Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclopsitta nigrifrons | Polytelis alexandrae |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.1 cm (6.3 in) | 36.7 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 30.5 g (1.08 oz) | 103.7 g (3.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black-fronted Fig-parrot only
Princess Parrot only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-fronted Fig-parrot
Near Threatened
Princess 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.