Marshall's fig parrot

Marshall's fig parrot( Cyclopsitta diophthalma marshalli) is a subspecies of double-eyed fig parrot from the Cape York Peninsula.

Measuring 13–15 cm tall, it is bright green. The male has red facial markings.[1] The female has blue and grey facial markings.[2]

It usually lives in rainforests. It feeds on figs, fruit and nectar.

References
  2. Field Guide to Australian birds, Michael Morcombe, Steve Parish publishing


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