Geelvink Pygmy Parrot (Micropsitta geelvinkiana)
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Geelvink Pygmy Parrot

Micropsitta geelvinkiana (Schlegel, 1871)

12 gWeight

The Geelvink pygmy parrot (Micropsitta geelvinkiana) is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae endemic to Biak and Numfoor islands in Western New Guinea.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Geelvink pygmy parrot (Micropsitta geelvinkiana) is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae endemic to Biak and Numfoor islands in Western New Guinea. The name Geelvink comes from a Dutch ship and family called Geelvinck. It has two subspecies; the nominate occurs on Numfor, and M. g. misoriensis on Biak.

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Questions

How big is the Geelvink Pygmy Parrot?

The Geelvink Pygmy Parrot weighs around 12 g.

Where does the Geelvink Pygmy Parrot live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Numfor and Biak (Geelvink Bay islands, northwest of New Guinea).

Is the Geelvink Pygmy Parrot endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Geelvink Pygmy Parrot as Least Concern.

What does the Geelvink Pygmy Parrot eat?

Main food: Land plants.

What family is the Geelvink Pygmy Parrot in?

It belongs to the family Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).

At a glance

Weight
12 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Land plants
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
53 mm
Tail
26 mm
Bill
10 mm
Tarsus
10 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: Numfor and Biak (Geelvink Bay islands, northwest of New Guinea)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Parrot Psittaciformes
Family
Old World Parrots Psittaculidae
Genus
Micropsitta

Other birds in the genus Micropsitta

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Geelvink Pygmy Parrot

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