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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.
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.
Larger parrots
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
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.
Great Green Macaw (85-90cm) are 2 more
examples of the larger parrots.
large parrots
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 medium sized parrots
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 small parrots
Here we find the Major Nitchell 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 Nitchell 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 conires.
Here we can find the usual suspects such as budgies, parrotlets,
lovebirds, caiques, cockatiels and many conires.
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