Greater Vasa Parrot (Coracopsis vasa)

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Sorry, we no longer have Vasa Parrots available but have left information on the site for informational purposes.

This playful species is quite rare and unusual! It has a number of characteristics that set it apart from other parrots. It has one of the shortest incubation time of all psittacines. It grows very rapidly and weans very fast. It is one of the most primitive of the parrot species, native to the island of Madagascar, near Africa.

Although it is not well-known, it makes a loving and intelligent pet. Vasa Parrots love to be held and petted and love attention. They are very devoted to their owners. The diet is the same as for other larger psittacines. This species has quite a long tail.

article on the Greater Vasa Parrot, by Steve Garvin of The Feather Tree

approx. size: 19 1/2 inches/50 cm (much of the length is the tail)	native to: Island of Madagascar	available season: spring
min. cage size: 30" x 30" x 30"	talking ability: can learn to mimic some	price: not available currently, sorry

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