Blue-fronted fig parrot
Species of bird
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The blue-fronted fig parrot (Nannopsittacus gulielmitertii) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is found in Salawati and the Bird's Head Peninsula in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Psittaciformes |
| Family: | Psittaculidae |
| Genus: | Nannopsittacus |
| Species: | N. gulielmitertii |
| Binomial name | |
| Nannopsittacus gulielmitertii (Schlegel, 1866) | |
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Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii | |
Taxonomy
The specific epithet gulielmitertii is in honour of William III, King of the Netherlands, and is derived from the Medieval Latin Guilelmus, meaning William, and Latin tertius, meaning third.[2] Alternative names for the species include William's fig parrot and King of Holland fig parrot. The blue-fronted fig parrot is monotypic: no subspecies are recognised.[3]
Description
The blue-fronted fig parrot is primarily green with a black bill, white face with a black patch. Males have orange breasts while females have orange patches on their faces.[4]
Distribution and habitat
It inhabits lowland forest on New Guinea, the Bird's Head Peninsula and Salawati. It is generally found at elevations of 0–300 m (0–984 ft), but can be found up to elevations of 1,100 m (3,600 ft).[4]
Behaviour and ecology
The blue-fronted fig parrot typically stays in small flocks of 6-10 individuals. It mainly inhabits the canopy, but can also be found in lower stories.[5]
Diet
Mainly feeds on fig seeds, but also on seeds of Glochidion and Acacia auriculaeformis. It also eats the flower heads of Poikilospermum plants.[5]
Breeding
It breeds from December to June. The nest is typically a hole made in an arboreal termite mound, but may also be made in epiphytes. In captivity, clutches are usually of 2 eggs, although they may be from 1-3 eggs, and the incubation period is 20-22 days, with a nestling period of 35-42 days.[5]
Status
The blue-fronted fig parrot is listed as least-concern by the IUCN.