1. Noun
Any parrot of the genus Sittace, or Macrocercus. About eighteen species are known, all of them American. They are large and have a very long tail, a strong hooked bill, and a naked space around the eyes. The voice is harsh, and the colors are brilliant and strongly contrasted.
2. Noun
long-tailed brilliantly colored parrot of Central America and South America; among the largest and showiest of parrots
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