Tribe Platycercini Phylum Chordata Order Parrot | Superfamily Psittacoidea Subfamily Platycercinae Scientific name Prosopeia Rank Genus | |
Lower classifications Maroon shining parrot, Masked shining parrot, Crimson shining parrot | ||
The shining parrots, Prosopeia, are a genus of parrots (family Psittaculidae). The genus is endemic to the islands of Fiji, although one species, the maroon shining parrot, has been introduced to Tonga. The three species are also sometimes known as musk parrots. The shining-parrots have long tails, a languid crow-like flight and very bright plumage. It contains the following species:
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