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Psittrichasiidae
Psittrichasiidae is a family of birds belonging to the superfamily of the true parrots (Psittacoidea).Leo Joseph, Alicia Toon, Erin E. Schirtzinger, Timothy F. Wright, Richard Schodde. 2012. A revised nomenclature and classification for family-group taxa of parrots (Psittaciformes)'' Zootaxa 3205: 26–40. It is a very small family, the smallest of the three families of the true parrots. It is divided into two subfamilies: Psittrichasinae and Coracopsinae, that contain a single genus each. The first contains a single species, native to New Guinea, and the second contains four living species distributed throughout Madagascar and other islands of the Indian Ocean. Genera The family Psittrichasiidae contains two subfamilies: Subfamily Psittrichasinae: * Genus Psittrichas ** ''Psittrichas fulgidus'' - Pesquet's parrot Subfamily Coracopsinae * Genus '' Coracopsis'' ** ''Coracopsis barklyi'' - Seychelles black parrot ** ''Coracopsis nigra'' - Lesser vasa parrot ** ''Coracopsis vas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psittacoidea
The true parrots are about 350 species of hook-billed, mostly herbivorous birds forming the superfamily Psittacoidea, one of the three superfamilies in the biological order Psittaciformes (parrots). True parrots are widespread, with species in Mexico, Central and South America, sub-Saharan Africa, India, Southeast Asia, Australia, and eastwards across the Pacific Ocean as far as Polynesia. The true parrots include many of the familiar parrots including macaws, conures, lorikeets, eclectus, Amazon parrots, grey parrot, and budgerigar. Most true parrots are colourful and flighted, with a few notable exceptions. Overview True parrots have a beak with a characteristic curved shape, the jaw with a mobility slightly higher than where it connects with the skull, and a generally upright position. They also have a large cranial capacity and are one of the most intelligent bird groups. They are good fliers and skillful climbers on branches of trees. Some species can imitate the human ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parrots
Parrots, also known as psittacines (), are birds of the roughly 398 species in 92 genus (biology), genera comprising the order (biology), order Psittaciformes (), found mostly in tropics, tropical and subtropics, subtropical regions. The order is subdivided into three superfamilies: the true parrot, Psittacoidea ("true" parrots), the Cockatoo, Cacatuoidea (cockatoos), and the New Zealand parrot, Strigopoidea (New Zealand parrots). One-third of all parrot species are threatened by extinction, with higher aggregate extinction risk (Red List Index, IUCN Red List Index) than any other comparable bird group. Parrots have a generally pantropical distribution with several species inhabiting temperateness, temperate regions in the Southern Hemisphere, as well. The greatest biodiversity, diversity of parrots is in South America and Australasia. Characteristic features of parrots include a strong, curved beak, bill, an upright stance, strong legs, and clawed Dactyly#In birds, zygodactyl f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psittrichas Fulgidus
Pesquet's parrot (''Psittrichas fulgidus''), also known as the Dracula parrot or as the vulturine parrot (leading to easy confusion with ''Pyrilia vulturina'' from Brazil), is the only member of its genus. It is endemic to hill and montane rainforest in New Guinea. Description Pesquet's parrot is a large parrot with a total length of approximately and a weight of . Its plumage is black, with greyish scaling to the chest, and a red belly, uppertail coverts and wing-panels. The adult male has a red spot behind the eye, which is not seen in the adult female. Compared to most other parrots it appears unusually small-headed, in part due to the bare black facial skin and the relatively long, hooked bill. This rather vulture-like profile is the reason behind its alternative common name. File:PesquetsParrot03.jpg, Female profile showing vulturine features - taken at Cincinnati Zoo File:Psittrichas fulgidus -Jurong Bird Park-8a.jpg, Upper body Behaviour Pesquet's parrot is a h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mascarene Parrot
The Mascarene parrot or mascarin (''Mascarinus mascarinus'') is an extinct species of parrot that was endemic to the Mascarene island of Réunion in the western Indian Ocean. The taxonomic relationships of this species have been subject to debate; it has historically been grouped with either the Psittaculini parrots or the vasa parrots, with the latest genetic study favouring the former group. The Mascarene parrot was in length with a large red bill and long, rounded tail feathers. Its legs were red, and it had naked red skin around the eyes and nostrils. It had a black facial mask and partially white tail feathers, but the colouration of the body, wings and head in the living bird is unclear. Descriptions from life indicate the body and head were ash grey, and the white part of the tail had two dark central feathers. In contrast, stuffed specimens and old descriptions based on them indicate that the body was brown and the head bluish. This may be due to the specimens having ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coracopsis Sibilans ...
The Comoros black parrot (''Coracopsis sibilans'') is a medium-sized parrot endemic to the Comoros. Historically, it has been treated as a subspecies of the lesser vasa parrot, although it shows morphological, ecological and behavioural differences. It was split as a distinct species by the IOC in 2021. References {{DEFAULTSORT:parrot, black, Comoros Comoros black parrot Comoros black parrot Comoros black parrot Comoros black parrot Comoros black parrot The Comoros black parrot (''Coracopsis sibilans'') is a medium-sized parrot endemic to the Comoros. Historically, it has been treated as a subspecies of the lesser vasa parrot, although it shows morphological, ecological and behavioural differen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coracopsis Vasa
The greater vasa parrot (''Coracopsis vasa'') is one of two species of vasa parrot, the other being the lesser vasa parrot ''C. nigra''. The greater vasa parrot can be found throughout Madagascar and the Comoros. Taxonomy The bird was described by George Shaw an English zoologist in 1812. There are three subspecies: * ''Coracopsis vasa'', (Shaw) 1812 ** ''Coracopsis vasa comorensis'', (Peters,W) 1854 ** ''Coracopsis vasa drouhardi'', Lavauden 1929 ** ''Coracopsis vasa vasa'', (Shaw) 1812 The bird is placed in the genus ''Mascarinus'' by some authorities. Description The greater vasa parrot breeding season is uncertain but is probably between October to December. It has a very unusual breeding biology and mating system. Females are 25% larger than males and are physically dominant. The species lives in loose polygynandrous groups wherein each female has at least three to eight sexual partners. The males have re-evolved a phallus and copulations can last up to 90 minutes. Copula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coracopsis Nigra
The lesser vasa parrot or black parrot (''Coracopsis nigra'') is a black coloured parrot endemic to most of Madagascar. It is one of four species of vasa parrots, the others being the greater vasa parrot ''C. vasa'', the Seychelles black parrot (''C. barklyi''), and the Comoros black parrot (''C. sibilans''). The latter two were formerly considered conspecific with the lesser vasa parrot. Lesser vasa parrots inhabit the mangrove swamps and evergreen forests of Madagascar. They eat seeds, blossoms and fruit - especially berries and mangos. They build their nests in tree hollows and go through courtship in February. During this time, the female may shed the feathers on her head giving it a yellowish tone. The male's beak may also turn white during this time. Taxonomy In 1743 the English naturalist George Edwards included a picture and a description of the lesser vasa parrot in his ''A Natural History of Uncommon Birds''. He used the English name "Black Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coracopsis Barklyi
The Seychelles black parrot, Praslin parrot or kato nwar (''Coracopsis barklyi'') is a sombre-coloured, medium-sized parrot endemic to the Seychelles. Historically, it has been treated as a subspecies of the lesser vasa parrot, although it shows morphological, ecological and behavioural differences.Rocamora G, Skerrett A. 2001. Seychelles. In: Fishpool L, Evans MI editors. Important bird areas in Africa and associated islands. Newbury and Cambridge, UK: BirdLife International. pp 751-768. Recent phylogenetic research indicates that the Seychelles population has a long history of isolation and may be sister to the rest of ''Coracopsis''. It is the national bird of the Seychelles. Description The Seychelles black parrot is entirely dark grey-brown except for greyish undertail-coverts; the dark bill becomes paler during the breeding season.Skerrett, A and Disley, T. 2011 Birds of Seychelles. Christopher Helm It is about 30 cm in length, smaller and paler than the 35 cm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pesquet's Parrot
Pesquet's parrot (''Psittrichas fulgidus''), also known as the Dracula parrot or as the vulturine parrot (leading to easy confusion with ''Pyrilia vulturina'' from Brazil), is the only member of its genus. It is endemic to hill and montane rainforest in New Guinea. Description Pesquet's parrot is a large parrot with a total length of approximately and a weight of . Its plumage is black, with greyish scaling to the chest, and a red belly, uppertail coverts and wing-panels. The adult male has a red spot behind the eye, which is not seen in the adult female. Compared to most other parrots it appears unusually small-headed, in part due to the bare black facial skin and the relatively long, hooked bill. This rather vulture-like profile is the reason behind its alternative common name. File:PesquetsParrot03.jpg, Female profile showing vulturine features - taken at Cincinnati Zoo File:Psittrichas fulgidus -Jurong Bird Park-8a.jpg, Upper body Behaviour Pesquet's parrot is a h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hans Von Boetticher
Hans von Boetticher (30 August 1886 – 20 January 1958) was a German zoologist who worked on ornithology and entomology. Boetticher was employed at the natural history museum in Coburg, Germany, Coburg. Several of his works deal with the higher level Taxonomy (biology), taxonomy of bird groups based on morphology (biology), morphology, phylogeny and biogeography. Some of his other works include those on the pinnipeds. His special area of interest included ducks and geese, turacos, parrots, pigeons and sea-birds. The South American duck genera ''Amazonetta'' and ''Speculanas'' were designated by him. Some of the other bird taxa that he named such as ''Galapagornis'' are no longer valid.''Galapagornis'' Boetticher 1949, Beitr. Gattungssyst. Vogel. (Goecke & Evers) Krefeld 1949, 27. Aves. He wrote a series of books on bird families. These included ''Gänse- und Entenvögel aus aller Welt'' (1952), ''Albatrosse und andere Sturmvögel'' (1955), ''Lärmvögel, Turakos und Pisangfresser' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean is the third-largest of the world's five oceanic divisions, covering or ~19.8% of the water on Earth's surface. It is bounded by Asia to the north, Africa to the west and Australia to the east. To the south it is bounded by the Southern Ocean or Antarctica, depending on the definition in use. Along its core, the Indian Ocean has some large marginal or regional seas such as the Arabian Sea, Laccadive Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Andaman Sea. Etymology The Indian Ocean has been known by its present name since at least 1515 when the Latin form ''Oceanus Orientalis Indicus'' ("Indian Eastern Ocean") is attested, named after Indian subcontinent, India, which projects into it. It was earlier known as the ''Eastern Ocean'', a term that was still in use during the mid-18th century (see map), as opposed to the ''Western Ocean'' (Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic) before the Pacific Ocean, Pacific was surmised. Conversely, Ming treasure voyages, Chinese explorers in the Indian Oce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
