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Coracopsis

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  • proper noun A taxonomic genus within the family Psittacidae — the vasa parrots.

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Examples

  • The most noteworthy bird is the endemic subspecies of black parrot Coracopsis nigra barklyi (E), restricted to Praslin Island and totally dependent on the Vallée de Mai and the surrounding palm forest.

    Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, Seychelles 2008

  • Two endemic subspecies of note are the black parrot (Coracopsis nigra barklyi) and Seychelles turtle-dove (Streptopelia picturata rostrata).

    Granitic Seychelles forests 2008

  • The greater vasa parrot (Coracopsis vasa) of Madagascar, and the superb fairywren

    BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition 2010

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