Geelvink Pygmy-parrot
Micropsitta geelvinkiana
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Least Concern
Wingspan
10.6 cm
Weight
14.5 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Geelvink Pygmy-parrot (Micropsitta geelvinkiana) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (old world parakeets), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.6 cm and a weight of 14.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.6 cm | 4.2 in |
| Weight | 14.5 g | 0.51 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Micropsitta |
| Species | Micropsitta geelvinkiana |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 吉温侏鹦鹉 |
| French | Micropsitte de Geelvink |
| Indonesian | nuri-kate geelvink |
| Japanese | キバラケラインコ |
| Russian | Дятловый попугайчик Шлегеля |
Distribution
Geelvink Pygmy-parrot has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Geelvink Pygmy-parrot endangered?
The Geelvink Pygmy-parrot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Geelvink Pygmy-parrot nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Geelvink Pygmy-parrot?
The Geelvink Pygmy-parrot has a wingspan of 10.6 cm, weight of 14.5 g.
What order and family does the Geelvink Pygmy-parrot belong to?
The Geelvink Pygmy-parrot (Micropsitta geelvinkiana) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.
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