Large Fig Parrot
Cyclopsitta desmarestii
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- Family
- Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The large fig parrot (Cyclopsitta desmarestii), also known as flame-headed fig parrot and Desmarest's fig parrot, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae.
It is found in the West Papuan Islands, Indonesia and in southern and western New Guinea (Indonesia and Papua New Guinea).
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Range and habitat
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Large fig parrot
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
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