About the Yellow-capped Pygmy-Parrot
The yellow-capped pygmy parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae mainly found throughout western New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. Like many parrots, this pygmy parrot is affectionate to its mate. It is currently unknown if they remain monogamous for life like many bigger parrots because of their isolated location, which is difficult to reach.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Micropsitta keiensis |
| Species Codes | ycppar1, YCPP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-capped Pygmy-Parrot belong to?
The Yellow-capped Pygmy-Parrot (Micropsitta keiensis) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-capped Pygmy-Parrot?
The yellow-capped pygmy parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae mainly found throughout western New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. Like many par...
Where can I report a Yellow-capped Pygmy-Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-capped Pygmy-Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ycppar1, or on iNaturalist.
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