[1] Pygmy parrots are native to the forests of New Guinea and nearby islands.

They are tiny birds, fast-moving, and mostly green with bright highlights.

A pygmy parrot spends a good deal of time climbing through foliage, using its large feet and beak, and stiffened tail feathers.

[2] Pygmy parrots are among the few birds that feed on fungi and lichens, which play a major role in their diet.

The name Micropsitta is derived from the Greek mikros meaning small and psitta for parrot.