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Psittaculinae

Psittaculinae is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Psittaculinae rather than just read about it. In short: The parrot subfamily Psittaculinae consists of three tribes: the Polytelini with three genera, the Psittaculini or Asian psittacines, and the pygmy parrots of the Micropsittini tribe. Genera Tribe Micropsittini: Genus Micropsitta Buff-faced pygmy parrot, Micropsitta pusio Yellow-capped pygmy parrot, Micropsitta keiensis Geelvink pygmy parrot, Micropsitta geelvinkiana Meek's pygmy parrot, Micropsitta meeki Finsch's p…

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Reference excerpt

The parrot subfamily Psittaculinae consists of three tribes: the Polytelini with three genera, the Psittaculini or Asian psittacines, and the pygmy parrots of the Micropsittini tribe.

Genera Tribe Micropsittini:

Genus Micropsitta Buff-faced pygmy parrot, Micropsitta pusio Yellow-capped pygmy parrot, Micropsitta keiensis Geelvink pygmy parrot, Micropsitta geelvinkiana Meek's pygmy parrot, Micropsitta meeki Finsch's pygmy parrot, Micropsitta finschii Red-breasted pygmy parrot, Micropsitta bruijnii Tribe Polytelini:

Genus Alisterus Australian king parrot, Alisterus scapularis Moluccan king parrot, Alisterus amboinensis Papuan king parrot, Alisterus chloropterus Genus Aprosmictus Jonquil parrot, Aprosmictus jonquillaceus Red-winged parrot, Aprosmictus erythropterus Genus Polytelis Superb parrot, Polytelis swainsonii Regent parrot, Polytelis anthopeplus Princess parrot, Polytelis alexandrae Tribe Psittaculini:

Genus Psittinus Blue-rumped parrot, Psittinus cyanurus Simeulue parrot, Psittinus abbotti Genus Geoffroyus Red-cheeked parrot, Geoffroyus geoffroyi Blue-collared parrot, Geoffroyus simplex Song parrot, Geoffroyus heteroclitus Rennell parrot, Geoffroyus hyacinthinus Genus Prioniturus Montane racket-tail, Prioniturus montanus Mindanao racket-tail, Prioniturus waterstradti Blue-headed racket-tail, Prioniturus platenae Green racket-tail, Prioniturus luconensis Blue-crowned racket-tail, Prioniturus discurus Blue-winged racket-tail, Prioniturus verticalis (also known as Sulu Racquet-tail) Yellow-breasted racket-tail, Prioniturus flavicans Golden-mantled racket-tail, Prioniturus platurus Buru racket-tail, Prioniturus mada Mindoro racket-tail, Prioniturus mindorensis Genus Tanygnathus Great-billed parrot, Tanygnathus megalorynchos Blue-naped parrot, Tanygnathus lucionensis Blue-backed parrot, Tanygnathus sumatranus Black-lored parrot, Tanygnathus gramineus Genus Eclectus Moluccan eclectus, Eclectus roratus Sumba eclectus, Eclectus cornelia Tanimbar eclectus, Eclectus riedeli Papuan eclectus, Eclectus polychloros  † Oceanic eclectus, Eclectus infectus (extinct or prehistoric) Genus Psittacula Alexandrine parakeet, Psittacula eupatria  † Seychelles parakeet, Psittacula wardi Rose-ringed parakeet, Psittacula krameri Echo parakeet, Psittacula eques  † Newton's parakeet, Psittacula exsul Slaty-headed parakeet, Psittacula himalayana Grey-headed parakeet, Psittacula finschii Plum-headed parakeet, Psittacula cyanocephala Blossom-headed parakeet, Psittacula roseata Blue-winged parakeet, Psittacula columboides Layard's parakeet, Psittacula calthrapae Lord Derby's parakeet, Psittacula derbiana Red-breasted parakeet, Psittacula alexandri Nicobar parakeet, Psittacula caniceps Long-tailed parakeet, Psittacula longicauda  † Mascarene grey parakeet, Psittacula bensoni   † Genus Lophopsittacus  † Broad-billed parrot, Lophopsittacus mauritianus  † Genus Necropsittacus  † Rodrigues parrot Necropsittacus rodricanus  † Genus Mascarinus  † Mascarene parrot Mascarinus mascarinus The subdivisions within the genus Psittacula are controversial, as recent genetic studies indicate that it is paraphyletic. Thus, suggestions have been made to either split the genus into 6 different genera or keep Psittacula as it is but include Tanygnathus, Psittinus, and Mascarinus within it.

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Psittaculinae

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Psittaculinae claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In science, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Psittaculinae before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Psittaculinae ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Psittaculinae

In research: Psittaculinae appears in science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Psittaculinae in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Psittaculinae is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Parrot stubs, Psittaculidae, Psittaculinae, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Psittaculinae outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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How to study Psittaculinae in 20 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

What is Psittaculinae in simple terms?

The parrot subfamily Psittaculinae consists of three tribes: the Polytelini with three genera, the Psittaculini or Asian psittacines, and the pygmy parrots of the Micropsittini tribe. Genera Tribe Micropsittini: Genus Micropsitta Buff-faced pygmy parrot, Micropsitta pusio Yellow-capped pygmy parrot…

Why does Psittaculinae matter?

Because it connects several science ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Psittaculinae?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

What does this page cover?

It gives you a compact reference excerpt plus original lgStudy explanations, examples, applications and study material on Psittaculinae.