Aprosmictus
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Aprosmictus is a genus of parrot
s in the Psittacidae family. Several former members, including the Australian King Parrot
are now placed in the genus Alisterus
.
It contains the following species:
Parrot
Parrots, also known as psittacines , are birds of the roughly 372 species in 86 genera that make up the order Psittaciformes, found in most tropical and subtropical regions. The order is subdivided into three families: the Psittacidae , the Cacatuidae and the Strigopidae...
s in the Psittacidae family. Several former members, including the Australian King Parrot
Australian King Parrot
The Australian King Parrot is endemic to eastern Australia. It is found in humid and heavily forested upland regions of the eastern portion of the continent, including eucalyptus wooded areas in and directly adjacent to subtropical and temperate rainforest...
are now placed in the genus Alisterus
Alisterus
The king parrots are three species of medium-sized parrots in the genus Alisterus; the Australian King Parrot , the Papuan King Parrot , and the Moluccan King Parrot . The three species are found in Eastern Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesian islands including the Maluku islands respectively...
.
It contains the following species:
- Jonquil Parrot (Aprosmictus jonquillaceus)
- Red-winged ParrotRed-winged ParrotThe Red-winged Parrot , is a parrot native to Australia and Papua New Guinea.-Description:The Red-winged parrot is typically about 30 to 33 cm in length. Both sexes have bright red wings and a bright green body. The male birds have a black nape, lower blue back and rump with a yellow tip on their...
(Aprosmictus erythropterus)