The Black-fronted Fig Parrot (Cyclopsitta nigrifrons) is a small but striking bird found in the lowland rainforests of New Guinea and nearby islands. Roughly 6-7 in (15-18 cm) long with a wingspan of 8-10 in (20-25 cm), this parrot gets its name from the black mask-like band of feathers on the front of its otherwise…
You gaze up into the dark green canopy of the rainforest, scanning the branches until a flash of crimson catches your eye. A parrot with a bright red cap and green wings alights on a nearby tree, soon joined by another with a blue-tinged back and tail. These colorful birds are dusky-cheeked fig parrots, aptly…
You spot a flash of bright orange high up in the forest canopy. Craning your neck, you see a parrot with vivid orange feathers on its breast, green wings, and a red face peering back at you. You’ve discovered the Orange-breasted Fig Parrot, one of the most colorful and endangered parrots in the New Guinea…
You first catch a glimpse of the Double-eyed Fig Parrot as it darts through the dense rainforest canopy. This vibrant green parrot, with bright red patches under its wings and tail, lives only in the lowland forests of New Guinea. “The Double-eyed Fig Parrot’s splendid green and red plumage lets it easily blend into the…
When most people think about parrots, large, brightly colored species like macaws, cockatoos, and parakeets typically come to mind. However, the genus Cyclopsitta encompasses a group of small, inconspicuous, and often overlooked parrots known as fig parrots. Found exclusively on the island of New Guinea, these fruit and seed-eating birds blend into the dense rainforest…
