Geelvink Pygmy Parrot
Micropsitta geelvinkiana
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The Geelvink pygmy parrot 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.
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.
Description
It has a brown head, blue crown, light blue ear covert, yellow breast, green body and blue tail. It has red eyes. The female has less brown than the male.
Diet
It feeds on lichen, fungi, seeds, fruits, flowers, insects and their larvae.
Habitat
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rural gardens. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Genus
- Micropsitta
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Micropsitta geelvinkiana (Geelvink Pygmy Parrot) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by John Gerrard Keulemans (Public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Micropsitta geelvinkiana (Geelvink Pygmy Parrot) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Micropsitta geelvinkiana, commonly known as the Geelvink Pygmy Parrot, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Micropsitta geelvinkiana (Geelvink Pygmy Parrot) live?
- Micropsitta geelvinkiana (Geelvink Pygmy Parrot) is found in Indonesia.
- What family does Micropsitta geelvinkiana (Geelvink Pygmy Parrot) belong to?
- Micropsitta geelvinkiana (Geelvink Pygmy Parrot) belongs to the family Psittacidae, in the order Psittaciformes.
- What colour is Micropsitta geelvinkiana (Geelvink Pygmy Parrot)?
- The plumage of Micropsitta geelvinkiana (Geelvink Pygmy Parrot) combines these colours: Brown, Blue, and Yellow.
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