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Parakeet
18cm to 20cm from top to tail 5-8 years Mixture of fruits, nuts, seed, sprouting seed, treats, vegetables and other treats Locate in Australia, Budgies inhabit savannas, grasslands, open forests, grassy woodlands and farmland No Nest Needed Unlike most birds, budgies do not build nests. Females lay eggs in tree holes, hollow logs, fence posts,...
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Great Horned Owl
17 – 25 inches in height; wingspan 3-5 feet 28 years Small mammals and bird Forested areas, prairies, and tropical rainforest TIGER OF THE SKY This avian predator is extremely adaptable and has the largest range of any owl native to the Americas. Due to injuries, many captive owls are unable to fly and would […]
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Cockatiel
12-13 inches from head to tail 15-20 years Seeds, including cultivated crops Arid or semi-arid areas close to water NO DENTIST NEEDED Crocodilians have conical teeth for ripping and tearing flesh. The teeth are replaced in a pattern of waves throughout the croc’s life. Some species may go through more than 100 sets of teeth […]
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Emu
5-6 feet tall; up to 125lbs About 10-20 years Seeds, fruits, and insect Open arid country These Birds Don’t Chirp! Emus communicate with deep grunting, booming, and drumming sounds made by an inflatable air sack in the neck. These low-pitched sounds carry long distances over Australia’s scrubby terrain and may be heard from a mile...
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