pygmy parrot
bird
Also known as: Micropsittinae
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Pygmy parrots are the smallest members of the parrot family, belonging to the genus Micropsitta. These birds are endemic to New Guinea and its surrounding islands. They inhabit forests and primarily feed on insects and fungi. Pygmy parrots are characterized by their thick bills, prominent cere, and long claws. While the term "parrot" generally refers to birds in the order Psittaciformes, which includes many colorful and vocal species, pygmy parrots are a distinct, diminutive group within this order.123
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