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This family of birds includes the parrots, parakeets, and allies.

Amazona

This genus, commonly known as the Amazon parrots, includes over 30 species of parrots.

Ara

This genus includes the macaws.

Cyanoramphus

This genus includes a small group of parakeets commonly known as the Australasian parakeets.

Nestor

This genus consists of three species: the Kea, the Norfolk Island Kaka, and New Zealand Kaka.

Poicephalus

The genus Poicephalus comprises nine species of parrots native to Africa.

Psittacula

This genus, commonly known as the rose-ringed parakeets, includes over 15 species of parakeets.

Strigops

The Kakapo is the only species in this genus.

Trichoglossus

Genus of lorikeets characterised by wavy-edged beaks and brush-tipped tongues covered with papillae.

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