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.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Nannopsittacus
- Species melanogenia
Quick facts
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
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.
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Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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Meet the Psittaculidae
A field guide to the Psittaculidae family — 202 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.