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Greater Vasa Parrot

Coracopsis vasa

The Greater Vasa Parrot is a playful bird known for its beautiful green feathers and curious personality. They love to climb and play, making them fun to watch in their homes.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Greater Vasa Parrot has a distinctive dark grey to black plumage, making it look unique among parrots. Its most striking feature is its bare, pinkish facial skin, which becomes more vibrant during breeding season, and a powerful, hooked beak.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPsittaciformesFamilyPsittacidaeGenusCoracopsis
Greater Vasa Parrot
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Greater Vasa Parrot

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Female Vasa parrots are often larger and more dominant than males.

Their bare facial skin turns bright pink or yellow during breeding season!

They sometimes nest in tree hollows that are shared by other birds!

Vasa parrots are known to drink nectar from flowers, like a hummingbird!

Special abilities

Ability

Calcium Carver

Greater Vasa Parrot can use tools like pebbles to grind calcium from bones or shells, helping them get essential nutrients.

Ability

Ant Bathing Genius

Greater Vasa Parrot rubs ants on its feathers, which might help clean them or get rid of pesky parasites.

Ability

Gripping Tongue

Greater Vasa Parrot has a thick, muscular tongue that helps them manipulate and eat a variety of tricky foods.

Measurements & details

Length
48-50 cm
Wingspan
75-80 cm
Weight
0.48-0.64 kg
Lifespan
25-50 years
Top Speed
40 km/h
Clutch Size
2-4
Incubation
18-20 days

Diet & Feeding

These parrots enjoy a varied diet of fruits, seeds, nuts, nectar, and even some insects.

Primary Foods

  • Tamarind fruit
  • Mangoes
  • Palm nuts
  • Nectar
  • Insect larvae
  • Fungi

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Madagascar Fish Eagle

Haliaeetus vociferoides

Adults or juveniles can be prey for large raptors.

eaten by

Madagascar Ground Boa

Boa manditra

Eggs and chicks in tree hollows are vulnerable to snakes.

eats

Tamarind Tree

Tamarindus indica

They commonly feed on the fruits and seeds from tamarind trees.

eats

Grandidier's Baobab

Adansonia grandidieri

Feeds on seeds and nectar; may nest in large tree hollows.

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and never try to touch them in the wild.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Greater Vasa Parrot?

48-50 cm

What is Greater Vasa Parrot's wingspan?

75-80 cm

How much does Greater Vasa Parrot weigh?

0.48-0.64 kg

How long does Greater Vasa Parrot live?

25-50 years

How fast can Greater Vasa Parrot move?

40 km/h

What does Greater Vasa Parrot eat?

These parrots enjoy a varied diet of fruits, seeds, nuts, nectar, and even some insects.

Where is Greater Vasa Parrot usually found?

Forests

How does Greater Vasa Parrot hunt?

Foraging

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