Parrots (Psittaciformes), also known as psittacines (/ ˈsɪtəsaɪnz /), [1][2] are birds with a strong curved beak, upright stance, and clawed feet. [a] They are classified in four families that …

Psittacinae (Afrotropical parrots, African parrots, or Old World parrots [1]) is a subfamily of parrots, native to sub-Saharan Africa, which include twelve species and two extant genera. Among the …

The family Psittacidae or holotropical parrots is one of three families of true parrots. It comprises the 12 species of subfamily Psittacinae (the Afrotropical parrots) and 167 of subfamily Arinae …

The meaning of PSITTACINE is of or relating to the parrots.

2025年2月21日 · psittaciform, (order Psittaciformes), any member of the group of more than 360 species of generally brightly coloured noisy bird s to which the general name parrot may be …

The Psittacine Welfare Institute seeks to improve collective parrot welfare by advancing husbandry and behavior management techniques through evidence-based science.

The original name Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD) comes from the fact that the virus attacks fast-growing epithelial cells, commonly causing visibly abnormal formations of the beak …

2025年2月21日 · Chunky, primarily tropical birds with short necks and wings. Distinctive bill, short and strongly hooked, the upper mandible extending down over the tip of the upcurved lower …

2025年3月18日 · Psittacine birds encompass a diverse group of species known for their colorful feathers, strong beaks, and zygodactyl feet. From the majestic macaws to the charming …

2023年7月17日 · All parrots are part of the taxonomic order Psittaciformes. To qualify as a parrot, birds must have a hookbill and zygodactyl feet – four toes, two pointing forward and two …