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Dusky-cheeked Fig Parrot

Nannopsittacus melanogenia

Dusky-cheeked Fig Parrot (Nannopsittacus melanogenia) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.

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The Dusky-cheeked Fig Parrot (Nannopsittacus melanogenia) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania.

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Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Psittaciformes
  3. Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
  4. Genus Nannopsittacus
  5. Species melanogenia

Where it lives

Aru Is. and southern New Guinea

Quick facts

Family
Psittaculidae

Biology & behaviour

The Dusky-cheeked Fig Parrot (Nannopsittacus melanogenia) is a species of bird in the family Old world parrots (Psittaculidae), part of the order Psittaciformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its breeding range covers AU Aru Is. and s New Guinea.

This profile is being expanded. We’re adding identification tips, calls, behaviour and conservation notes for the Dusky-cheeked Fig Parrot — one of the world’s many fascinating parrots & cockatoos. Spotted one? You can log it to your life list and share your photos with the flock.

Conservation

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