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Yellow-capped Pygmy Parrot (Micropsitta keiensis)
Also Known As: Kai Islands Pygmy Parrot
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Did You Know?
The Yellow-capped Pygmy Parrot is an arboreal termitaria nester. Two eggs are laid in the unlined cavity and are incubated by the female, and possibly up to four other roosting "helper" adults.
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:>100,000
Range:
M.k. keiensis: Kai and Aru Islands, Indonesia.
M.k. viridipectus: S New Guinea between Mimika and Fly Rivers.
M.k. chloroxantha: W Papuan Islands and on Vogelkop and Onin Peninsulas, Irian Jaya.
Habitat:
Found up to 550m (1804 ft) in lowland forest, secondary growth and sometimes around villages and in coconut groves.
Threat Summary:
None at present.
IUCN Rating:
Least concern
Wild Diet:
Feeds on lichen, fungus, seeds, fruit and insects.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Generally are seen singly, in pairs or small groups, from the understorey to about 20m (65 ft) above ground. These birds clamber about trunks and limbs of trees, descending head first at times in their foraging activities.
Clutch and Egg Size:
2 eggs
Breeding Season:
October-March
More Info Sites:
http://zipcodezoo.com/animals/m/micropsitta_keiensis.asp
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