Edwards's Fig Parrot

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Edwards's Fig Parrot (<em>Cyclopsitta edwardsii</em>) is a species of Old World Parrots (<em>Psittaculidae</em>) in the order Parrots.

Overview

Edwards's Fig Parrot (Cyclopsitta edwardsii) is a species of Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) in the order Parrots.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Cyclopsitta; binomial: Cyclopsitta edwardsii; authority: (Oustalet, 1885).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Psittaculirostris edwardsii to Edwards's Fig Parrot (Gregory 2009). Merge species formerly assigned to Psittaculirostris to Cyclopsitta to align with AviList v2025.

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