Micropsitta
bird genus
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The genus Micropsitta encompasses pygmy parrots, which are small birds found on New Guinea and nearby islands. These parrots are characterized by their thick bills with cere, exceptionally long claws, and the males' brilliant plumage. The term Micropsitta is distinct from Micropus, a genus of birds with small feet, and Microspermopteris, a genus of Carboniferous seed ferns.123
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