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Species related to the African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus)

Black-cheeked lovebird (Agapornis nigrigenis)
The lovebirds comprise nine species of small but solidly built parrots, renowned for their strong pair bonds. The black-cheeked lovebird is... More 2 Images 0 videos
Rufous mouse lemur (Microcebus rufus)
Information on the rufous mouse lemur (Microcebus rufus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
White-backed vulture (Gyps africanus)
This is Africa’s most common large vulture, an accomplished scavenger that feeds on the carcasses of Africa’s large animals. Its plumage is... More 38 Images 7 Videos
Seychelles kestrel (Falco araea)
The Seychelles kestrel, the only day-flying raptor in the central Seychelles, is a small falcon with dark reddish-brown plumage on the... More 5 Images 0 videos
Golden parakeet (Guaruba guarouba)
With its glorious yellow plumage, the golden parakeet is highly prized in the caged-bird trade. Only the dark green flight feathers contrast... More 10 Images 0 videos
Henkel’s flat-tailed gecko (Uroplatus henkeli)
Henkel’s flat-tailed gecko (Uroplatus henkeli) is most remarkable for its incredible ability to conceal itself in its forest habitat. Not... More 18 Images 1 Video
Dorstenia (Dorstenia astyanactis)
Information on Dorstenia astyanactis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Pink velvet worm (Opisthopatus roseus)
Velvet worms belong to a phylum of their own, the Onychophora, meaning 'claw-bearers', and are a fascinating group of ancient... More 1 Image 0 videos
Perret’s snout-burrower (Hemisus perreti)
Very little is known about the peculiar-looking Perret’s snout-burrower (Hemisus perreti). Hemisus species are known as the shovel-nosed... More 4 Images 0 videos
Four-spotted tree cophyline frog (Platypelis tetra)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 1 Image 0 videos
Blue-rumped parrot (Psittinus cyanurus)
Information on the blue-rumped parrot is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Umbrella cockatoo (Cacatua alba)
Information on the umbrella cockatoo is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Masked shining-parrot (Prosopeia personata)
Information on the masked shining-parrot is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 2 Videos
Ultramarine lorikeet (Vini ultramarina)
With its spectacular turquoise-blue upperparts and dark purple crown, the ultramarine lorikeet is considered to be one of the most striking... More 3 Images 1 Video
Red-fronted parrot (Poicephalus gulielmi)
Distinctive red markings on the forehead, thighs and leading edge of the wings give this fairly large and stocky, but nonetheless attractive... More 2 Images 0 videos
Green racquet-tail (Prioniturus luconensis)
A member of the colourful and charismatic parrot family, the green racquet-tail is not as strikingly bright as many other parrot species... More 1 Image 0 videos
Sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua galerita)
With its pristine white plumage and striking, bright yellow crest, the sulphur-crested cockatoo is one of Australasia’s most recognisable... More 22 Images 2 Videos
Iris lorikeet (Psitteuteles iris)
Information on the iris lorikeet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 1 Video
Golden-plumed parakeet (Leptosittaca branickii)
The golden-plumed parakeet is the only long-tailed parakeet found within its range. This species is predominantly green with a vivid... More 10 Images 1 Video
Blue lorikeet (Vini peruviana)
This stout lorikeet is immediately identifiable by its striking pattern of white cheeks and bib against a mostly dark blue plumage, combined... More 6 Images 5 Videos
Buff-faced pygmy parrot (Micropsitta pusio)
Information on the buff-faced pygmy parrot is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Salvadori’s fig-parrot (Psittaculirostris salvadorii)
Information on the Salvadori’s fig-parrot is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Red-spectacled Amazon (Amazona pretrei)
The red-spectacled Amazon is a member of the genus Amazona, a group of parrots famous for their bright colours and ability to mimic human... More 6 Images 0 videos
Brown-headed parrot (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus)
Information on the brown-headed parrot is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Red-rumped parrot (Psephotus haematonotus)
This parrot is named after its most distinctive feature: the bright red patch of feathers on its rump. Its striking rump contrasts with the... More 12 Images 0 videos
Hispaniolan parakeet (Aratinga chloroptera)
Behind this pretty, charismatic bird lies a stark conservation warning, as a subspecies of the Hispaniolan parakeet, the Puerto Rican... More 2 Images 1 Video
Brown-backed parrotlet (Touit melanonotus)
Information on the brown-backed parrotlet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 videos
Sooty tyrannulet (Serpophaga nigricans)
First described by Charles Darwin during his voyage on the H.M.S. Beagle, the sooty tyrannulet is a small, uniform grey to brownish-grey... More 8 Images 0 videos
Black myotis (Myotis nigricans)
The black myotis (Myotis nigricans) is a relatively small bat, aptly named for its blackish fur. However, its colouration can also vary from... More 4 Images 0 videos
Arenaria (Arenaria leptoclados)
Information on Arenaria leptoclados is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos

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