Black Parrot - Coracopsis nigra

Length 1.1-1.2 ft (34.3-35.6 cm)
Weight 7.6-11.1 oz (215-315 g)
Clutch Size 2-5
Chicks at birth Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:AF
     

The Black Parrot or Lesser Vasa Parrot are found on Madagascar and the Seychelles Islands where they mostly inhabit mangrove swamps and evergreen forests. Diet includes seeds, blossoms and fruit (especially berries and mangos). Sexes similar but males are slightly larger.

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