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Lesser Vasa Parrot

Lesser Vasa Parrot

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The Lesser Vasa Parrot is a medium-sized, dark parrot endemic to Madagascar and the Comoro Islands, similar to the Greater Vasa Parrot but smaller and with a relatively shorter tail.
Where to spot
Forests, woodlands, and coastal areas on Madagascar and the Comoro Islands.
How to spot
Look for its uniform dark grey plumage, similar to the Greater Vasa Parrot but smaller in size and with a proportionally shorter tail. Listen for its harsh, high-pitched calls, which help distinguish it.
When to spot
Active during the day. Observable year-round.
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File:Coracopsis nigra -two captive-6a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Coracopsis nigra 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Coracopsis nigra 0zz.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lesser vasa parrot coracopsis nigra.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Like its larger cousin, the Lesser Vasa Parrot also exhibits fascinating sexual dimorphism during breeding, with females showing changes in head feathering and behavior.
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