Finsch's Pygmy-Parrot
Finsch's Pygmy-Parrot
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Finsch's Pygmy-Parrot is a minute parrot found across the Solomon Islands and parts of New Guinea, characterized by its green plumage and ability to blend into its forest surroundings.
Where to spot
Lowland and hill rainforests across the Solomon Islands and Bougainville (Papua New Guinea).
How to spot
Look for its extremely small size, dull green plumage, and a darker cap (brownish in males, bluish in females). Its climbing behavior on tree trunks is diagnostic. Listen for its soft, insect-like calls.
When to spot
Active during the day, often foraging quietly on tree bark. Observable year-round. Look for it in the mid-story of dense forests.
Where to spot
Lowland and hill rainforests across the Solomon Islands and Bougainville (Papua New Guinea).
How to spot
Look for its extremely small size, dull green plumage, and a darker cap (brownish in males, bluish in females). Its climbing behavior on tree trunks is diagnostic. Listen for its soft, insect-like calls.
When to spot
Active during the day, often foraging quietly on tree bark. Observable year-round. Look for it in the mid-story of dense forests.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This pygmy-parrot, like others in its genus, has stiffened tail feathers tipped with spines, which it uses as a prop to help it climb vertical tree trunks like a woodpecker.
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