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Arini

(Tribe)

Overview

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Taxonomy

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The Tribe Arini is a member of the Subfamily Psittacinae. Here is the complete "parentage" of Arini:

The Tribe Arini is further organized into finer groupings including:

Genera

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Amazona

Amazon parrot is the common name for a parrot of the genus Amazona. These are medium-size parrots native to the New World ranging from South America to Mexico and the Caribbean. [more]

Anodorhynchus

Anodorhynchus is a genus of large blue macaws from open and semi-open habitats in central and eastern South America. Of the three species in the genus, two are endangered and one is probably already extinct. Additionally, a hypothetical extinct species has been postulated based on very little evidence. At about 100 centimetres (39 in) in length the Hyacinth Macaw is the longest parrot in the world. The three species mainly feed on the nuts from a few species of palms (notably Acrocomia aculeata, Attalea phalerata, Butia yatay and Syagrus coronata). [more]

Ara

ARA may refer to: [more]

Aratinga

Aratinga is a genus of American parakeets. They belong to the long-tailed group and are among the genera often called conures in aviculture. Most are predominantly green, although a few are predominantly yellow or orange. They are social and commonly seen in groups in the wild. In Brazil the popular name of several species usually is Jandaia, sometimes written as Jandaya in the scientific form. [more]

Bolborhynchus

Bolborhynchus is a genus of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It contains the following species: [more]

Brotogeris

Brotogeris is a genus of small parrots endemic to Central and South America. The closest relative is the Monk Parakeet. They eat seeds and fruit. [more]

Conuropsis

The Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis) was the only parrot species native to the eastern United States. It was found from the Ohio Valley to the Gulf of Mexico, and lived in old forests along rivers. It was the only species at the time classified in the genus Conuropsis. It was called puzzi la n?e ("head of yellow") or pot pot chee by the Seminole and kelinky in Chikasha. [more]

Cyanoliseus

The Burrowing Parrot (Cyanoliseus patagonus) is a bird species in the parrot family. It belongs to the smaller long-tailed Arinae (macaws and conures), and is also known as Patagonian Conure. The Burrowing Parrot belongs to the monotypic genus Cyanoliseus, but the species is not monotypic, having several subspecies. [more]

Cyanopsitta

Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) is the only member of the parrot genus Cyanopsitta. They are critically endangered, possibly extinct in the wild (IUCN 3.1) The species is conserved through several breeding programs. It was found in Brazil, in parts of the Brazilian state of Bahia. It has a very restricted natural habitat due to its dependence on the Caraibeira (Tabebuia aurea) tree for nesting. [more]

Deroptyus

The Red-fan Parrot (Deroptyus accipitrinus), also known as the Hawk-headed Parrot, is an unusual New World parrot hailing from the Amazon Rainforest. It is the only member of the genus Deroptyus. [more]

Diopsittaca

The Red-shouldered Macaw (Diopsittaca nobilis) is the smallest macaw being 30?35 centimetres (12?14 inches) in length. It is a parrot native to the tropical lowlands, savannah, and swamplands of Venezuela, the Guianas, Bolivia, Brazil, and far south-eastern Peru. It has two distinct subspecies, the Noble Macaw and the Hahn's Macaw, and a possible poorly distinct third subspecies that has longer wings, but is otherwise similar to the Noble Macaw. Red-shouldered Macaws are frequently bred in captivity for the pet trade, where they are sometimes described as mini-macaws. [more]

Enicognathus

Enicognathus is a genus of in the Psittacidae family. [more]

Forpus

Forpus is a genus of in the Psittacidae family. [more]

Graydidascalus

The Short-tailed Parrot (Graydidascalus brachyurus) is the only species of the genus Graydidascalus. It is found along both banks of the Amazon river and other major Amazonian rivers in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. As suggested by its range, it is associated with the specific forest and woodland types growing near major rivers, although it also extends into the coastal deltas of French Guiana and Amap?, Brazil. [more]

Guarouba

A Genus in the Kingdom Animalia.[1] [more]

Guaruba

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Hapalopsittaca

Hapalopsittaca is a genus of in the Psittacidae family. [more]

Leptosittaca

The Golden-plumed Parakeet (Leptosittaca branickii) is a Neotropical parrot species within the Psittacidae family, belonging to the monotypic genus Leptosittaca. This somewhat Aratinga-like species is found in humid temperate highland forests, especially with Podocarpus, on the east Andean slope in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is generally local and uncommon. It is threatened by habitat loss. [more]

Myiopsitta

The Monk Parakeet, also known as the Quaker Parrot, (Myiopsitta monachus) is a species of parrot, in most treatments the only member of the genus Myiopsitta. It originates from the temperate to subtropical areas of Argentina and the surrounding countries in South America. Self-sustaining feral populations occur in many places, mainly in North America and Europe. [more]

Nannopsittaca

Nannopsittaca is a genus of in the Psittacidae family. [more]

Ognorhynchus

The Yellow-eared Parrot (Ognorhynchus icterotis), is an endangered parrot of tropical America. It is found in the western Andes in Colombia and (perhaps only formerly) Ecuador and is closely associated to the wax palm Ceroxylon sp. which is itself endangered. [more]

Orthopsittaca

The Red-bellied Macaw, Orthopsittaca manilata, is a medium-sized, mainly green parrot. It is the only species of the genus Orthopsittaca, and it does not have any subspecies. [more]

Pionites

The Caiques (ki-EEK) are species of parrots in the genus Pionites. There are two main species, the White-bellied Parrot (or White-bellied Caique) and the Black-headed Parrot (or Black-headed Caique). They are relatively small and stocky, with a short, square tail. Due to their very bright, pure colors they are considered among the more beautiful parrot species. Their typical weight is 150 - 170 grams. They can live up to 40 years. [more]

Pionopsitta

The Pileated Parrot (Pionopsitta pileata), also known as the Red-capped Parrot (leading to easy confusion with the Australia Purpureicephalus spurius), is a medium-small species of parrot with a total length of about 22 cm (8? in). It is found in or near Atlantic Forest in south-eastern Brazil, far north-eastern Argentina, and eastern Paraguay. A local name in Paraguayan Guaran? is C?iu C?iu. [more]

Pionus

Pionus is a genus of medium-sized parrots native to Mexico, and Central and South America. Characteristic of the genus are the chunky body, bare eye ring (which can vary in color), and short square tail. They are superficially similar to Amazon parrots, but smaller and in flight their wing-strokes are far deeper. Coloration is generally subdued yet complex; under bright lighting, their feathers shimmer with iridescent brilliance. All species share bright red undertail coverts; the scientific name of one species, the Blue-headed Parrot (P. menstruus), refers to this. Males and females are similar, with no notable sexual dimorphism. [more]

Primolius

Primolius is a genus of macaws comprising three species, which are native to South America. They are mainly green parrots with complex coloring including blues, reds and yellows. They have long tails, a large curved beak, and bare facial skin typical of macaws in general. They are less than 50 cm long, much smaller than the macaws of the Ara genus. Macaws less than about 50 cm long, including the Primolius genus, are sometimes called "Mini-Macaws". [more]

Psilopsiagon

Psilopsiagon is a genus of in the Psittacidae family. [more]

Pyrrhura

Pyrrhura is a genus of parrots in the Arini tribe. They occur in tropical and subtropical South America and southern Central America (Panama and Costa Rica). Most are restricted to humid forest and adjacent habitats, but one species, the Blaze-winged Parakeet, prefers deciduous or gallery woodland, and another, the Pfrimer's Parakeet, is restricted to dry regions. Some species are highly endangered. [more]

Rhynchopsitta

The thick-billed parrots are members of the parrot genus Rhynchopsitta. The genus comprises two living species, the Thick-billed Parrot and the Maroon-fronted Parrot, as well as an extinct species from the Late Pleistocene in Mexico. The two extant taxa were formerly considered conspecific; they have become rare and are restricted to a few small areas in northern Mexico. The range of the Thick-billed Parrot formerly extended into the southwestern United States; attempts at reintroduction have been unsuccessful so far. [more]

Touit

Touit is a genus of parrots in the Psittacidae family. [more]

Triclaria

The Blue-bellied Parrot or Purple-bellied Parrot (Triclaria malachitacea) is the only species in its genus. It is generally considered endemic to the humid Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, but there are two unconfirmed records from Misiones in Argentina. It occurs up to 1000 m. (3300 ft). [more]

At least 6 species and subspecies belong to the Genus Triclaria.

More info about the Genus Triclaria may be found here.

Bibliography

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Footnotes

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  1. http://www.ubio.org/browser/details.php?namebankID=1796

Sources

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Last Revised: August 24, 2012
2012/08/24 20:15:22