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  2. List of parrots - Wikipedia

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    Parrots, also known as psittacines (/ ˈ s ɪ t ə s aɪ n z /), [1] [2] are the 402 species of birds that make up the order Psittaciformes, found in most tropical and subtropical regions, of which 387 are extant.

  3. Parrots of New Guinea - Wikipedia

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    The island of New Guinea is home to 46 native species of parrots, which makes it the third most diverse biogeographic region in parrot diversity, [2] after the continent of South America which harbours about 100 species [3] and Australia which has 57 species. [2] But considering that the area of New Guinea is at least 8 times smaller than these ...

  4. Psittacidae - Wikipedia

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    The New World parrots, and by implication Old World parrots, last shared a common ancestor with the Australian cockatoos in the family the Cacatuidae approximately 33 Mya. [ 3 ] The data place most of the diversification of psittaciformes around 40 Mya, after the separation of Australia from West Antarctica and South America.

  5. Parrotlet - Wikipedia

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    If left alone for too long, a single parrotlet can lose some of its companionability. [citation needed] The Pacific parrotlet, in particular, does not understand that it is a tiny bird, and has little trouble challenging other animals and humans. [3]

  6. Collared lory - Wikipedia

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    The collared lory (Vini solitaria) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to the islands of Fiji. It is the only Fijian rainforest bird to adapt to urban landscapes and can be found in urban Suva. Measuring 20 cm (7.9 in), it has bright red underparts and face with a purple crown and greenish upperparts.

  7. Psittacus - Wikipedia

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    Also acknowledged are claims of captive grey parrots reaching the ages of 73 and 93, [13] whereas the World Parrot Trust lists a longevity of 50–60 years for a grey in captivity. [14] The Guinness Book of World Records listed a grey parrot that allegedly lived in captivity for 72 years as the longest-lived specimen for the species. [15]

  8. Parrot - Wikipedia

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    One of the largest parrot conservation groups is the World Parrot Trust, [161] an international organisation. The group gives assistance to worthwhile projects, as well as producing a magazine (PsittaScene) [162] and raising funds through donations and memberships, often from pet parrot owners. On a smaller scale, local parrot clubs raise money ...

  9. Pacific parrotlet - Wikipedia

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    The Pacific parrotlet (Forpus coelestis) is a small green parrot originating from South America. A typical specimen is 11–14 centimetres (4.3–5.5 in) long and typically weighs 30 grams or more. [2] Wild Pacific parrotlets are green with a dusty grey cast over the body, a bright green mask and a pinkish beak. Legs and feet are pinkish-grey.