Psittaciformes
Sign in to saveParrots (Psittaciformes), also known as psittacines () from the name of the type genus Psittacus, are birds with a strong curved beak, upright stance, and clawed feet. They are classified in four families that contain roughly 410 species in 101 genera, found mostly in tropical and subtropical regions. The four families are the Psittaculidae (Old World parrots), Psittacidae (African and New World parrots), Cacatuidae (cockatoos), and Strigopidae (New Zealand parrots). One-third of all parrot species are threatened by extinction, with a higher aggregate extinction risk (IUCN Red List Index) than
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Psittaciformes, commonly known as parrots, are a group of birds characterized by their curved beaks, upright posture, and clawed feet, with about 410 species found mainly in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. One-third of all parrot species are currently threatened with extinction, making them a conservation concern that reflects broader environmental challenges.
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26 sectionsContents
- Taxonomy
- Origins and evolution
- Etymology
- Phylogeny
- Systematics
- Morphology
- Distribution and habitat
- Behaviour
- Diet
- Breeding
- Intelligence and learning
- Sound imitation and speech
- Song
- Cooperation
- Longevity
- Relationship with humans
- Pets
- Trade
- Culture
- Mythology
- Feral populations
- Threats and conservation
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Parrots (Psittaciformes), also known as psittacines () from the name of the type genus Psittacus, are birds with a strong curved beak, upright stance, and clawed feet. They are classified in four families that contain roughly 410 species in 101 genera, found mostly in tropical and subtropical regions. The four families are the Psittaculidae (Old World parrots), Psittacidae (African and New World parrots), Cacatuidae (cockatoos), and Strigopidae (New Zealand parrots). One-third of all parrot species are threatened by extinction, with a higher aggregate extinction risk (IUCN Red List Index) than any other comparable bird group. Parrots have a generally pantropical distribution with several species inhabiting temperate regions as well. The greatest diversity of parrots is in South America and Australasia.
Parrots, along with corvids (ravens, crows, jays, and magpies), are among the most intelligent birds, and the ability of some species to imitate human speech enhances their popularity as pets. They form the most variably sized bird order in terms of length; many are vividly coloured and some, multi-coloured. Most parrots exhibit little or no sexual dimorphism in the visual spectrum.