About the Double-eyed Fig-Parrot
The double-eyed fig parrot, also known as the blue-faced fig parrot, red-faced fig parrot, dwarf fig parrot, and the two-eyed fig parrot, primarily inhabits forests on New Guinea and nearby islands, but is also found in isolated communities along the tropical Australian coast, east of the Great Dividing Range. With an average total length of about 14 cm, it is the smallest parrot in Australia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Cyclopsitta diophthalma |
| Species Codes | defpar1, DEFP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Double-eyed Fig-Parrot belong to?
The Double-eyed Fig-Parrot (Cyclopsitta diophthalma) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Double-eyed Fig-Parrot?
The double-eyed fig parrot, also known as the blue-faced fig parrot, red-faced fig parrot, dwarf fig parrot, and the two-eyed fig parrot, primarily inhabits forests on New Guinea and nearby islands, but is also found in isolated communities along the tropical Australian coast, east of the Great Divi...
Where can I report a Double-eyed Fig-Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Double-eyed Fig-Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code defpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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