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Salvadori's Fig Parrot  (Psittaculirostris salvadorii)

Also Known As: Whiskered Fig Parrot
 
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Salvadori’s Fig Parrot perched

Credit: © Mehd Halaouate | http://www.indonesien.nu/indonesieneng/index.shtml
 
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Did You Know?
The Salvadori's Fig Parrot was the last fig parrot to be discovered in 1880.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
10,000

Range: NW New Guinea, from Humboldt Bay and Cyclops Mountains to eastern shores of Geelvink Bay, Irian Jaya.

Habitat:
Found up to 700m (2296 ft). Seen in forest, along forest edge, in partly cleared areas and near towns and villages.

Threat Summary:
Large numbers have been trapped for the wild bird trade. Human encroachment with the resultant loss of habitat and logging for timber and agriculture have also been threats. A dam is also proposed for the Mamberamo River, which would further jeopardize this species.

IUCN Rating:
Vulnerable

Wild Diet:
Feeds on Ficus figs, fruit, nectar and flowers.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Gregarious; mixing with other species of birds. Birds hand upside down to feed, and make brief sorties above the forest canopy. Most frequently seen in pairs or small groups; they also nest in colonies.

Clutch and Egg Size:
2

Breeding Season:
Not available

Links to Other Project(s):
http://investigate.conservation.org/expeditions/papua/Dispatches/Momberamo/report.htm

More Info Sites:
http://www.loriinae.com/spothers.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvadori%27s_Fig-parrot http://www.oiseaux.net/birds/distribution/salvadori.s.fig-parrot.html