Blue-fronted Fig Parrot

Nannopsittacus gulielmitertii

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Aves

About

The blue-fronted fig parrot 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.

Fun Fact

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.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on fig seeds, but also on seeds of Glochidion and Acacia auriculaeformis.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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