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Psittacula

Psittacula

9.9
A group of parrots that includes bright ringnecked parakeets from Africa and Asia
  • noun
  • /sɪˈtækjʊlə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Psittacula
  • The Alexandrine parakeet is a well-known member of the Psittacula genus.

Examples

  • The Psittacula genus includes several brightly colored parakeet species.

  • Some species in the Psittacula group are popular as pets due to their intelligence.

  • The Psittacula species are commonly found in tropical regions.

  • Many people love keeping Psittacula as pets.

  • The Psittacula genus includes several parakeet species that are known for their playful nature.

  • Many bird enthusiasts admire the vibrant colors of Psittacula parrots found in various habitats.

  • The popular birdwatching site features different species of Psittacula native to the region.

Compounds

Psittacula krameri
  • Specialized
9.9

A green parakeet from Africa and South Asia with a pale ring on the adult male's neck

Surface Forms

Psittacula singular
Psittaculas plural

Etymology

Psittacula comes from the old word psittacus meaning 'parrot' plus the ending -ula meaning 'little'. So Psittacula literally means 'little parrot', a handy image to remember this group of small parakeets.