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Finsch's pygmy parrot is characterized by a green head and neck (which is unique among species of the genus Micropsitta). The typical length of a green pygmy parrot is 9.5 cm (3.7 in) with an average weight of 12 g (0.42 oz). Male and female individuals can be identified by slight differences in coloration. For example, in one subspecies, males possess a blue patch around the lower section of the beak, whereas the female's patch is pink. Voice: The song of Finsch's pygmy parrot is a series of repeated whistles. Each whistle consists of a "tweet-tweet" sound, where the second "tweet" is prolonged and is higher in pitch. Other sounds produced include shrill squawking and chattering.
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When to see the Finsch's Pygmy Parrot
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Where to see the Finsch's Pygmy Parrot
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About the Finsch's Pygmy Parrot
Finsch's pygmy parrot, also known as the emerald pygmy parrot and green pygmy parrot, is a member of parrot family Psittaculidae inhabiting tropical rainforest regions of islands in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the Bismarck Archipelago.
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Easily confused with
Geelvink Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta geelvinkianaIt has a brown head, blue crown, light blue ear covert, yellow breast, green body and blue tail.
Meek's Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta meekiPygmy parrots are the smallest members of the true parrots superfamily.
Red-breasted Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta bruijniiThe red-breasted pygmy parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae.
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