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Conuropsis

Conuropsis

9.9
A group of parrots that included the extinct Carolina parakeet once native to North America
  • noun
  • /kəˈnʊrəpˌsɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The extinct Carolina parakeet belonged to the genus Conuropsis.

Examples

  • Conuropsis is noted for being the only parrot genus once native to the eastern United States.

  • Did you know that the Conuropsis genus includes the extinct Carolina parakeet?

  • Scientists have studied Conuropsis fossils to understand the bird's disappearance.

  • The Conuropsis genus includes several colorful parrot species.

  • Conuropsis refers to a genus of parrots, including the famous extinct Carolina parakeet.

  • The Carolina parakeet was a member of the Conuropsis genus, once thriving in North America.

  • Research on Conuropsis has provided insights into the ecology of extinct parrot species.

Compounds

Conuropsis carolinensis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small green parrot that lived in the eastern and central United States and is now extinct

Surface Forms

Conuropsis singular
Conuropses plural

Etymology

Conuropsis comes from conure, the name for small parrots, plus -opsis, a part that means 'appearance' or 'looks like'. So, Conuropsis literally means 'like a conure', which helps you remember it is a genus name for a parrot such as the Carolina parakeet.