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Coxen's Fig-Parrot
Cyclopsitta diophthalma coxeni
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Critically Endangered
Listed since: 3/31/2023
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Least Concern
Listed since: Sat Jan 09 2016 14:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Population trend: Stable
Other names: None
Priority Species? No
The Australian government's Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 selected over 100 priority species derived from consultation with threatened species experts and the wider community. While all species are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.
Description
Coxen�s fig-parrot is a small, green and blue parrot with an overlarge head and bill, and a short tail. Its appearance resembles an exotic lovebird. Both sexes are green above and yellowish-green below with a yellow-sided upper breast and flanks.
Threats
The poor understanding on the subspecies� population size and trend, distribution, movement, and ecology means that there is also a lack of understanding on the threats affecting the subspecies� survival. Climate change may further exacerbate the threat of reduced and seasonal gaps in food availability, as longer and more frequent droughts are expected.
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
58
Average life span:
Number of young produced each year:
Number of breeding events each year:
> 5yrs and < 10yrs
1-Feb
One
Minimum sexual maturity age:
1 - 2yrs
Who is helping?
Useful links for more detailed information on this species
DCCEEW - Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
SPRAT - DCCEEW Species Profile and Threats Database
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