Double-eyed Fig Parrot
Cyclopsitta diophthalma
The Double-eyed Fig Parrot (Cyclopsitta diophthalma) is a rare old world parrot found in 3 countries, weighing about 42 g. The double-eyed fig parrot, also known as the blue-faced fig parrot, red-faced fig parrot, dwarf fig parrot, and the two-eyed fig parrot, primarily inhabits forests on New Guinea and nearby islands, but is also found in isolated communities along the tropical Australian coast, east of the Great Dividing Range.
About the Double-eyed Fig Parrot
The double-eyed fig parrot, also known as the blue-faced fig parrot, red-faced fig parrot, dwarf fig parrot, and the two-eyed fig parrot, primarily inhabits forests on New Guinea and nearby islands, but is also found in isolated communities along the tropical Australian coast, east of the Great Dividing Range. With an average total length of about 14 cm, it is the smallest parrot in Australia.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Double-eyed Fig Parrot can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Double-eyed Fig Parrot look like?
- The double-eyed fig parrot, also known as the blue-faced fig parrot, red-faced fig parrot, dwarf fig parrot, and the two-eyed fig parrot, primarily inhabits forests on New Guinea and nearby islands, but is also found in isolated communities along the tropical Australian coast, east of the Great Dividing Range.
- How big is a Double-eyed Fig Parrot?
- The Double-eyed Fig Parrot is a small sized bird weighing about 42 g.
- Where can you see a Double-eyed Fig Parrot?
- The Double-eyed Fig Parrot occurs in 3 countries, including Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a Double-eyed Fig Parrot?
- The Double-eyed Fig Parrot is most easily confused with the Blue-winged Parrot, the Red-capped Parrot and the Red-crowned Parakeet.
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