Psittaciformes
Also known as psittacines, parrot order, parrot, Psittaciform, Psittaciforms
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
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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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Species
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Psittaciformes
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- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderPsittaciformes
鹦形目（學名：Psittaciformes）在动物分类学上是鸟纲中的一个目。本目包括大约342种，通常划分成凤头鹦鹉科和鹦鹉科两个科。 俗语鹦鹉可以用来单独指代鸚鵡科，或者整个鹦形目，通常指稱後者。关于其分类讨论，请参阅下文。 本目的所有种类都有如下特征：钩曲的喙、对趾足（两趾向前(2、3)两趾向后(1、4)）。 本目鸟类可以在世界上多数气候温暖的地区找到，包括印度、东南亚和西非。美国也曾有一个种卡罗琳鹦哥，但现已灭绝。鹦形目为数最多的地区，要数大洋洲（澳洲）、南美洲和中美洲。
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Research
3,607 papers- A standardised ethogram for the Psittaciformes.Behavioural processes · 2025Viol LY, Silva Bachetti ÉD, Barçante L et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.beproc.2025.105172
- A record of the parasitic mite Hemimyialges macdonaldi (Evans et al. 1963) (Acari: Epidermoptidae) in the Orange-bellied Parrot Neophema chrysogaster (Latham, 1790) (Psittaciformes: Psittaculidae) in Australia.
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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
- See also
- References
- Cited sources
- External links
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.