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  • proper noun A taxonomic genus within the family Psittacidae.

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Examples

  • An important bird species found in the Hotspot is the southern race of brown-necked parrot (Poicephalus robustus robustus).

    Biological diversity in Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany 2008

  • Other birds considered as near-endemic to this ecoregion include dark-headed oriole (Oriolus monacha), Abyssinian catbird (Parophasma galinieri), Abyssinian slaty flycatcher (Dioptrornis chocolatinus), and yellow-fronted parrot (Poicephalus flavifrons).

    Ethiopian montane forests 2007

  • International trade threatens a range of species, from birds such as the brownheaded parrot (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus) whose populations have been severely impacted by trapping for the cagebird trade, to plants such as the rare and localised Retief cycad (Encephalartos lebomboensis), which has been decimated by cycad collectors.

    Maputaland coastal forest mosaic 2007

  • I can't find any aviaries in New Mexico that raise Poicephalus, other then Senegals.

    madrigle Diary Entry madrigle 2006

  • Two species of parrot are possible in the Massingir district: Poicephalus sahelicus (Grey-headed Parrot) and Poicephalus cryptoxanthus (Brown-headed Parrot).

    MoJo Blogs and Articles 2009

  • Two species of parrot are possible in the Massingir district: Poicephalus sahelicus (Grey-headed Parrot) and Poicephalus cryptoxanthus (Brown-headed Parrot).

    MoJo Blogs and Articles 2009

  • Two species of parrot are possible in the Massingir district: Poicephalus sahelicus (Grey-headed Parrot) and Poicephalus cryptoxanthus (Brown-headed Parrot).

    MoJo Blogs and Articles 2009

  • Two species of parrot are possible in the Massingir district: Poicephalus sahelicus (Grey-headed Parrot) and Poicephalus cryptoxanthus (Brown-headed Parrot).

    MoJo Blogs and Articles 2009

  • SENEGAL PARROT WALL PLAQUE ORIGINAL ART Poicephalus

    Original Plaque | SciFi, Fantasy & Horror Collectibles 2009

  • Uganda Yellow Shouldered Parrot The Uganda Yellow Shouldered Parrot is among at least six different subspecies of Poicephalus meyeri.

    We Blog A Lot 2008

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