Blue-fronted Fig-Parrot
Nannopsittacus gulielmitertii
A small, short-tailed parrot of lowland forest, forest edge, and lush gardens. Mostly found at low elevations, and sometimes up into the hills. Green body with dark blue in the wing, black forecrown and cheek, and a pale line separating the cheek, crown and bill. Males have an orange breast, while females have orange behind the dark cheek patch. Usually found in small groups. Most similar to Double-eyed Fig-Parrot, but Blue-fronted has blackish instead of red forecrown and cheek, and an orange breast. Calls, a sharp, high-pitched “tsik!” or excited twittering which often betrays their present in a tree.
识别特征
The blue-fronted fig parrot is primarily green with a black bill, white face with a black patch. Males have orange breasts while females have orange patches on their faces.
分类信息
The blue-fronted fig parrot is one of four species in the genus Cyclopsitta.<p>The generic name Cyclopsitta is from the mythical Cyclops and the Modern Latin psitta, meaning parrot. The specific epithet gulielmitertii is in honour of William III, King of the Netherlands, and is derived from the Medieval Latin Guilelmus, meaning William, and Latin tertius, meaning third. Alternative names for the species include William's fig parrot and King of Holland fig parrot.
- 学名
- Nannopsittacus gulielmitertii
- 命名信息
- (Schlegel, 1866)
- 目
- Psittaciformes
- 科
- Psittaculidae
- 属
- Nannopsittacus
分布与栖息地
It inhabits lowland forest on New Guinea, the Bird's Head Peninsula and Salawati. It is generally found at elevations of 0–300 m (0–984 ft), but can be found up to elevations of 1,100 m (3,600 ft).
- 迁徙
- Resident species
行为
The blue-fronted fig parrot typically stays in small flocks of 6-10 individuals. It mainly inhabits the canopy, but can also be found in lower stories.<p>Mainly feeds on fig seeds, but also on seeds of Glochidion and Acacia auriculaeformis. It also eats the flower heads of Poikilospermum plants.<p>It breeds from December to June. The nest is typically a hole made in an arboreal termite mound, but may also be made in epiphytes. In captivity, clutches are usually of 2 eggs, although they may be from 1-3 eggs, and the incubation period is 20-22 days, with a nestling period of 35-42 days.
保护状况
- 种群趋势
- stable
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Blue-bearded Bee-eater
Nyctyornis athertoni
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Lesser Black Coucal
Centropus bernsteini
A mid-sized coucal of the lowlands. All black with a dark eye. Found in forest edge, scrub and grassland. Skulking, but not as difficult to see as some other coucals and sometimes sits out on an exposed branch to call or dry off after rain. Similar to Pheasant Coucal, but Lesser Black Coucal has plain black wings with no barring and a dark eye. Call a series of descending “hoop” notes. Pairs often duet.
Snowy-cheeked Laughingthrush
Ianthocincla sukatschewi
Brown laughingthrush with a gray wing patch and snowy white cheek. Localized and uncommon even in its restricted range, where it is typically found on the ground and in the undergrowth of coniferous and mixed forests. Usually forages in pairs and small flocks. In areas where it is accustomed to human presence (e.g., Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area) it can be accommodating but not extremely tame. Song is a loud and vibrant “chewEE, chewEE!”.
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