Black-fronted fig parrot

The black-fronted fig parrot (Cyclopsitta nigrifrons) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is found in northern New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Black-fronted fig parrot
Subspecies C. n. amabilis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Psittaculidae
Genus: Cyclopsitta
Species:
C. nigrifrons
Binomial name
Cyclopsitta nigrifrons
Reichenow, 1891

Subspecies

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There are two recognised subspecies of the black-fronted fig parrot.

  • C. n. nigrifronsReichenow, 1891
  • C. n. amabilisReichenow, 1891: Also known as the creamy-breasted fig parrot.

References

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  1. ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Cyclopsitta nigrifrons". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T45420837A95149039. Retrieved 12 November 2021.