About the Geelvink Pygmy-Parrot
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Micropsitta geelvinkiana |
| Species Codes | geppar1, GPPA, GEPP |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Geelvink Pygmy-Parrot belong to?
The Geelvink Pygmy-Parrot (Micropsitta geelvinkiana) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Geelvink Pygmy-Parrot?
The Geelvink Pygmy-Parrot is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Geelvink Pygmy-Parrot?
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....
Where can I report a Geelvink Pygmy-Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Geelvink Pygmy-Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code geppar1, or on iNaturalist.
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