Yellow-capped Pygmy-Parrot
- Scientific name
- Micropsitta keiensis
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Rounded
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Why it matters
The Yellow-capped Pygmy-Parrot is one of the smallest parrots in the world, endemic to the lowland forests of New Guinea and nearby islands. Its distinct rounded wings and tail are physiological adaptations for navigating dense understory vegetation, making it a fascinating subject for ornithologists and collectors interested in the unique evolutionary paths of island-dwelling species.
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