Image via Macaulay Library
Finsch's Pygmy-Parrot
- Scientific name
- Micropsitta finschii
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Where it came from
Finsch's Pygmy-Parrot was formally described by the ornithologist Anton Reichenow in 1901. Named in honor of the German naturalist and explorer Otto Finsch, the species is native to the Bismarck Archipelago and the Solomon Islands. It belongs to the genus Micropsitta, which contains the smallest members of the parrot family, adapted specifically for life in the dense forests of the Melanesian region.
The species is distinguished by its highly specialized ecological niche, subsisting almost entirely on fungi, lichens, and scale insects found on tree bark. Morphologically, the bird is characterized by its rounded wing and tail shapes, features that facilitate the agile, woodpecker-like movements it employs while navigating vertical trunks. It remains a subject of intense interest for field researchers due to its elusive nature and its unique reliance on arboreal micro-habitats.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Finsch's Pygmy-Parrot
Finsch's Pygmy-Parrot is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Finsch's Pygmy-Parrot on collecto.rs?
Finsch's Pygmy-Parrot doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Finsch's Pygmy-Parrot?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Finsch's Pygmy-Parrot catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Finsch's Pygmy-Parrot is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
