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Psittacidae

Psittacidae

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A group of birds that includes parrots and their close relatives
  • noun
  • /sɪˈtækɪˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Psittacidae
  • Many species within the Psittacidae are recognized for their intelligence and bright plumage.

Examples

  • The Psittacidae family includes many colorful species.

  • The Psittacidae family includes all true parrots found worldwide.

  • Scientists have studied the vocal abilities of the Psittacidae in both natural and captive environments.

  • Did you know that Psittacidae are known for their intelligence?

  • In the tropical rainforest, many vibrant birds belong to the family Psittacidae, known for their colorful feathers and ability to mimic sounds.

  • The Psittacidae family includes various species of parrots, each exhibiting unique personalities and vocal abilities.

  • Bird enthusiasts often study the Psittacidae family to understand the behavior and social structures of parrots and their relatives.

Surface Forms

Psittacidae singular
Psittacidae plural

Etymology

Psittacidae comes from the Greek root psittak- meaning 'parrot' and the ending -idae that shows it is an animal family. So Psittacidae names the family, the group of parrots and their close relatives.