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Vasa Parrot  (Coracopsis vasa)

Also Known As: Greater Vasa Parrot (C.v. vasa), Western Vasa Parrot (C.v. drouhardi), Comoro Vasa Parrot (C.v. comorensis)

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Young Greater Vasa Parrot in the wild

Credit: © P. McBride

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Did You Know? Female Vasas in breeding condition lose feathers on their head and crown and the skin becomes bright yellow, giving the bird a vulturine appearance.

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