There is the possibility that parrots did descend from dinosaurs.. Be it as it may parrots nowadays
come in various sizes none of which approach the size of dinosaurs. Parrots are said to possess
an intelligence comparable to that of small children. Parrots bond strongly with humans and that
is one of the reasons why they are so popular as pets.
come in various sizes none of which approach the size of dinosaurs. Parrots are said to possess
an intelligence comparable to that of small children. Parrots bond strongly with humans and that
is one of the reasons why they are so popular as pets.
THE HEAVYWEIGHTS
The larger parrots range in size from 81 to 100 cm (30 to 39in) in length with wing spans reaching
up to 120-140cm (48-56in); The Hyacinth Macaw is the largest parrot measuring 100 cm in
height with a wing span of approximatively 120cm, The Hyacinth Macaw is easily recognizable on
account of its cobalt blue colour. Is is a rare parrot and is on the list of endangered species. The
Hyacinth commands a high market price.
The larger parrots range in size from 81 to 100 cm (30 to 39in) in length with wing spans reaching
up to 120-140cm (48-56in); The Hyacinth Macaw is the largest parrot measuring 100 cm in
height with a wing span of approximatively 120cm, The Hyacinth Macaw is easily recognizable on
account of its cobalt blue colour. Is is a rare parrot and is on the list of endangered species. The
Hyacinth commands a high market price.
The Scarlet Macaw is another large parrot measuring as much as
81-96cm. Its striking red colour makes it as easily recognizable, as the
Blue and Yellow Macaw
81-96cm. Its striking red colour makes it as easily recognizable, as the
Blue and Yellow Macaw
The Green-Winged Macaw (75-85cm) and the Great Green Macaw
(85-90cm) are 2 more examples of the larger parrots.
(85-90cm) are 2 more examples of the larger parrots.
THE MIDDLEWEIGHTS
The Military Macaw and Red-fronted Macaws will reach between 55-60cm
in size. In the same size range we can find the Palm cockatoo ( a black
cockatoo) at 55-60 cm, and the Red-tailed Black cockatoo
The Military Macaw and Red-fronted Macaws will reach between 55-60cm
in size. In the same size range we can find the Palm cockatoo ( a black
cockatoo) at 55-60 cm, and the Red-tailed Black cockatoo
THE LIGHTWEIGHTS
In the 41-46 cm range there is a wide variety of parrots from several geographical locations. Here we find the Umbrella and
Blue-eyed cockatoos, the Chestnut-fronted, Blue-headed, Blue-winged and Golden-collared Macaws. Amazons such as the
St_voncent, yellow-Headed, Blue fronted and Yellow-crowned Amazons. The larger conures such as the Blue-crowned, Mitred
Sun, and Golden conures can also be found in this size category
In the 41-46 cm range there is a wide variety of parrots from several geographical locations. Here we find the Umbrella and
Blue-eyed cockatoos, the Chestnut-fronted, Blue-headed, Blue-winged and Golden-collared Macaws. Amazons such as the
St_voncent, yellow-Headed, Blue fronted and Yellow-crowned Amazons. The larger conures such as the Blue-crowned, Mitred
Sun, and Golden conures can also be found in this size category
THE FEATHERWEIGHTS
Here we find the Major Mitchell pink cockatoo in the 35cm range as well as the Sulphur crested, yellow
crested and the Little Corella cockatoos. The African Grey parrot , the Eclectus and Pionus parrots can
also be found in this size range.
Here we find the Major Mitchell pink cockatoo in the 35cm range as well as the Sulphur crested, yellow
crested and the Little Corella cockatoos. The African Grey parrot , the Eclectus and Pionus parrots can
also be found in this size range.
the tiny parrots
Here we can find the usual suspects such as budgies, parrotlets, lovebirds, caiques,
cockatiels and many conures.
Here we can find the usual suspects such as budgies, parrotlets, lovebirds, caiques,
cockatiels and many conures.
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parrotlets or pocket parrots
measure about 4 inches in
length and weigh a few
feathers
measure about 4 inches in
length and weigh a few
feathers
the pygmy parrot
measures about 31/2
inches in length
measures about 31/2
inches in length
big bird
