Salvadori's fig parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae endemic to the northern part of the Papua province in Indonesia.
Region
New Guinea (northern Papua, Indonesia)
Typical Environment
Found in lowland and foothill evergreen rainforest, especially where fig (Ficus) trees are abundant. It frequents forest edges, riverine corridors, swamp-forest mosaics, and secondary growth with tall canopy trees. Birds forage mostly in the upper canopy but will descend to mid-levels at heavily fruiting trees. They occasionally visit village trees and gardens near intact forest.
Altitude Range
Sea level to 1200 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 2/5
Salvadori's fig parrot is a small canopy-dwelling parrot named in honor of the Italian zoologist Tommaso Salvadori. It specializes on fig trees and plays an important role in seed dispersal in New Guinea’s rainforests. The species is typically inconspicuous despite its bright face patches, often detected by its thin, high-pitched calls as it zips between fruiting trees.
Temperament
social and active
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats with swift, direct dashes between canopy trees
Social Behavior
Usually seen in pairs or small, loose groups that gather at fruiting figs. Likely monogamous, with close pair bonds and courtship feeding. Nests are believed to be placed in arboreal termite nests or soft, decayed tree cavities in the canopy.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Vocalizations are thin, high-pitched piping notes and rapid twittering chatter given in flight. At feeding trees, birds exchange soft contact calls interspersed with sharper squeaks.
