Salvadori's Fig Parrot
A species of Psittaculirostris Scientific name : Psittaculirostris salvadorii Genus : Psittaculirostris
Salvadori's Fig Parrot, A species of Psittaculirostris
Botanical name: Psittaculirostris salvadorii
Genus: Psittaculirostris
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
These birds are sexually dimorphic. The male of the species has an orange breast patch and yellow cheeks, while the female has a pale blue breast patch and greenish-yellow cheeks. The juveniles of the species all resemble females until adult plumage begins to grow in.
Size
19 cm
Feeding Habits
Salvadori's fig parrot is a frugivore; the diet consists mainly of figs and other fruit.
Photo By Lars Petersson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Psittaculirostris Species
Salvadori's Fig Parrot