About the Meek's Pygmy-Parrot
The Meek's Pygmy-Parrot (Micropsitta meeki) is a species of bird in the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), within the order Psittaciformes. This family contains 201 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code meppar1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Micropsitta meeki |
| Species Codes | meppar1, MEPP, MPPA, YBPP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Meek's Pygmy-Parrot belong to?
The Meek's Pygmy-Parrot (Micropsitta meeki) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Meek's Pygmy-Parrot?
The Meek's Pygmy-Parrot is a member of the Old World Parrots family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Meek's Pygmy-Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Meek's Pygmy-Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code meppar1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Old World Parrots 201 species
More Birds in Order Psittaciformes
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