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Double-eyed Fig-parrot

Cyclopsitta diophthalma macleayana

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Field Notes

Description:

Both sexes have a red forehead, but the males also have a red cheek patch, as opposed to the females' which is usually yellow. Average total length of about 14 cm (5 1⁄2 in), it is the smallest parrot in Australia.

Habitat:

Woodland

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Comments (10)
LeanneGardner
What a little beauty, it's so pretty! Congratulations Mark on your SOTW.
triggsturner
Well done on your SOTW Mark. A fantastic series and very well deserved.
Neil Ross
Oh wow, home grown. Great spotting, Mac. Congrats :)
AshleyT
Congrats Mac, this beautiful parrot has been chosen as Spotting of the Week! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectnoah/photos/a.10150595289465603.674700.10150120463815603/10156264780005603/?type=3&theater Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/668643928267190272
AshleyT
Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!
Liana
Wonderful series Mac! Thank you for sharing :)
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PublishedNovember 15, 2015

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