in ornithology, a genus belonging to the order of psittacine. The beak is hooked, the superior mandible being furnished with a moveable wax; the nostrils are placed at the base of the beak; the tongue is fleshy, blunt, and entire; and the feet are fitted for climbing. There are 47 species, distinguished by their colour, and the length of their tails. This genus includes the parrot-kind, which are all natives of warm climates.