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Congo African Grey: Facts, Diet, Behavior, and Pictures

The Congo African Grey Parrot, a marvel of the avian world, captivates enthusiasts with its intelligence, vocal prowess, and striking appearance.

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Yellow-faced Amazon Parrot

The semi-nomadic Yellow-faced Parrots are found in eastern and central Brazil and occasionally in adjacent Bolivia. Their preferred habitat includes semi-arid scrubland habitats with low trees (cerrado).

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Swift Parrots (Lathamus discolor)

The Swift Parrots (Lathamus discolor), also commonly referred to as Swift Parakeets, are small parrots, about 24 – 25 cm (~9.6 inches) long.

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Mini (Miniature) Macaw Species and Photos

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Lear’s Macaws: Breeding / Reproduction

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Forsten’s Lorikeets

The Forsten’s Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus forsteni) is endemic to Sumbawa Island, Indonesia; specifically the forests and plantations below 1200 m. on

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Bonaparte’s Hanging Parrots

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Aru Red Sided Eclectus

The adult Aru Red Sided Eclectus Parrots is a large eclectus parrot, rivaling the Vosmaeri in size. The Aru Eclectus. reaches about 14.5 - 15 inches (37-38 cm centimeters) in length and weighs 430 - 540 gram.

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Ornate Lory (Trichoglossus ornatus)

The Ornate Lory (Trichoglossus ornatus) is endemic to Sulawesi Island and surrounding islands in the Sulawesi (formerly known as Celebes) – part of the Maluku

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Blue-capped Lories (Lorius lory lory)

The Black-capped Lory (Lorius lory lory) is endemic to Waigeu, Batanta, Western Papuan Island of Misool (Maluku province), Vogelkop, Western New Guinea.

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