With a height of 85cm and weighing about 1.5kg, they are considered one of the largest parrots in the world.
Living in flocks of up to 30 birds, this bird has a giant hinged beak and zygodactyl toes (two toes pointing forward and two toes pointing back) that allow it to grasp food and hold on tightly. when climbing.
Parakeets have a distinctive, hoarse cry that is extremely loud.
Which bird is brightly colored, has alloy toes and the intelligence of a three-year-old? Find out from zookeeper Shannon in today’s episode of Zoo Tales!
