Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Parrots, Macaws and Allies :: Large Fig-Parrot
Large Fig-Parrot Psittaculirostris desmarestii
Described by: Desmarest (1826)
Alternate common name(s): Flame-headed Fig Parrot, Desmarest's Fig-Parrot
Old scientific name(s): Cyclopsitta desmarestii, Opopsitta desmarestii
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Range
W. and s. New Guinea;
Two populations;
(1) Misool Is.
(2) Nw. New Guinea and Salawati Is., Batanta Is. and Misool Is.
(3) Nw. New Guinea.
(4) W. New Guinea (Onin Peninsula).
(5) S. New Guinea.
(6) Se. New Guinea.
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Sounds
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References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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