Salvadori's Fig Parrot
Psittaculirostris salvadorii
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Salvadori's fig parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae endemic to the northern part of the Papua province in Indonesia.
Salvadori's fig parrot (Cyclopsitta salvadorii) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae endemic to the northern part of the Papua province in Indonesia.
Taxonomy
The name name is in honour of Italian zoologist and ornithologist Tommaso Salvadori. The species is monotypic: no subspecies are recognised.
Description
These birds are sexually dimorphic. The male of the species has an orange breast patch and yellow cheeks, while the female has 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.
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Plumage colours
Taxonomy
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Genus
- Psittaculirostris
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Psittaculirostris salvadorii (Salvadori's Fig Parrot) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by Oustalet, 1880 (CC BY-SA 3.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Psittaculirostris salvadorii (Salvadori's Fig Parrot) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Psittaculirostris salvadorii, commonly known as the Salvadori's Fig Parrot, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- What family does Psittaculirostris salvadorii (Salvadori's Fig Parrot) belong to?
- Psittaculirostris salvadorii (Salvadori's Fig Parrot) belongs to the family Psittacidae, in the order Psittaciformes.
- What colour is Psittaculirostris salvadorii (Salvadori's Fig Parrot)?
- The plumage of Psittaculirostris salvadorii (Salvadori's Fig Parrot) combines these colours: Green.
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