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The order is subdivided into three superfamilies: the Psittacoidea ("true" parrots), the Cacatuoidea (cockatoos), and the Strigopoidea (New Zealand parrots). [3] [4] Parrots have a generally pantropical distribution with several species inhabiting temperate regions in the Southern Hemisphere as well.
The New Zealand parrot family, Strigopidae, [1] consists of at least three genera of parrots – Nestor, Strigops, the fossil Nelepsittacus, [2] [3] and probably the fossil Heracles. [4] The genus Nestor consists of the kea , kākā , Norfolk kākā and Chatham kākā , [ 5 ] [ 6 ] while the genus Strigops contains the iconic kākāpō . [ 5 ]
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In this list of birds by common name 11,278 extant and recently extinct (since 1500) bird species are recognised. [1] Species marked with a "†" are extinct. Contents
Kea (Nestor notabilis), the world's only alpine parrot, is very inquisitive and intelligent. New Zealand is a significant contributor to global bird, and overall, species diversity. According to New Zealand's Ministry for the Environment, the country has an estimated 80,000 species of native flora and fauna.
People considering a macaw as a companion parrot must be aware of this and consider that the bird may outlive the owner. The blue-and-yellow macaw has been noted to blush its bare facial skin and fluff the feathers of its cheeks, head and nape when interacting with humans. This may be an expression of the parrot's emotional state. [16]
An unidentified parakeet lived on Campbell Island, but was extinct by 1840, so had disappeared before it could be scientifically described. [4] The Chatham Island kākā (Nestor chathamensis) was extinct by 1550–1700, so is only described from sub-fossil remains, [5] and the Norfolk Island kākā (Nestor productus) was extinct by 1851. [6]
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