Psittacini | |
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Jardine's Parrot, (Poicephalus gulielmi) | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Psittaciformes |
Family: | Psittacidae |
Tribe: | Psittacini |
Genera | |
Tribus Psittacini consists of Afrotropical parrots; there are 8 species in 2 genera. Traditionally, the Vasa parrots are also included in this tribe, but that inclusion is not supported by molecular studies. Several of these species have subspecies including the African Grey Parrot which has 2 subspecies. Some are commonly referred to as "Old World Parrots". Recent DNA testing has shown a close relationships within the South American parrot species, the Arini.
Genus Psittacus
Genus Poicephalus
Traditionally, the vasa parrots are included in this tribe, but recent molecular studies show that they should be considered a separate tribe.
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