Lovely wavy parrots are not uncommon in our homes. They are quite friendly and get along well in families. Lovers of exotics also prefer larger and rare species. There are frank fans of these birds, who prefer the biggest parrot as a pet. What types of claim for the title of the largest?
Which parrot is the biggest?
In general, there are quite a few varieties that are three times the size of ordinary wavy parrots. But in this list with a large margin lead two: hyacinth macaw and kakapo .
One of the largest parrots among hyacinths is rightfully considered to be the largest on the planet. The length is determined from the tip of the tail and up to the beak, and some individuals reach the order of a meter. Of course, most of it comes down to the length of the tail. The color of these large parrots is saturated bright, the beak is black. They are inhabitants of palm groves and tropical forests. Not surprisingly, the largest parrot with such a beautiful shade of feathers became a victim of poachers and is now on the brink of extinction.
Another contender for the title of the largest parrot is the so-called owl parrot or kakapo. Already from the name of the species it becomes clear that it is active only at night. The length of the body from the beak to the tail can reach 60 cm. The bird got its name not in vain, because around its beak, the face plumage exactly resembles the plumage of owls. The main plumage of large owl parrots is a greenish-yellow hue, along the entire back of the strip. Kakapo long-liver and some individuals live more than a hundred years, but the eggs of the female are postponed only once in two years. An amazing feature of the bird is also a specific smell, very reminiscent of the aroma of flowers, with notes of honey. They are also listed as an endangered species.