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Red-breasted Pygmy-Parrot

Red-breasted Pygmy-Parrot

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The Red-breasted Pygmy-Parrot is a beautiful and diminutive parrot found in the montane forests of New Guinea and nearby islands, distinguished by its colorful plumage.
Where to spot
Mid-mountain and upper montane rainforests of New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, and the Solomon Islands.
How to spot
Look for its tiny size, green upperparts, and striking red breast and belly (males) or yellowish-green with red wash (females). It clings to tree trunks and branches like a nuthatch. Patience is key to spotting it.
When to spot
Active during the day, often seen foraging on moss-covered trees. Observable year-round. Best observed quietly on forest trails.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Micropsitta bruijnii 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Micropsitta bruijnii 3308704.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This pygmy-parrot primarily feeds on lichens, fungi, and mosses growing on tree bark, using its specialized bill to extract them.
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