📣 Weekly Parrot Challenge! 📣
Think you know your parrots? Put your skills to the test with this week’s question! Study the photo below and leave your best guess in the comments before Saturday’s reveal.
The Slender-billed Corella feeds on the ground in large flocks, which can put it at risk from predators. What does it do to avoid that danger?
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It's time for the answer to this week's trivia question!
The question was:
The Lear's Macaw lives in dry, hot northeastern Bahia in Brazil. What type of nest does it use?
Lear's Macaws nest in sandstone ravines, using cavities dug deep into the cliff faces.
Did you know the answer? If you didn't and would like to learn more about the Lear's Macaw or any other parrot species, check out the World Parrot Trust encyclopedia at www.parrots.org/encyclopedia !
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🦜 Parrot Trivia of the Week! 🦜
Here’s a chance to flex your feathered knowledge. Can you solve this one? Take a look at the parrot question below and share your guess in the comments — answer comes Saturday!
The Lear's Macaw lives in dry, hot northeastern Bahia in Brazil. What type of nest does it use?
Leave your best guess in the comments and we'll reveal the answer next Saturday!
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It's time to get the answer to last week's Trivia post! Last week we asked this:
The Grey-headed Lovebird transports nest building materials in an unusual way. What does it do?
Answer:
Like many of its species, the Grey-headed Lovebird tucks grasses, bark and leaves snugly into its lower back and rump to carry to its nest.
Learn more about the Grey-headed Lovebird here: www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/grey-headed-lovebird
Join us tomorrow for the next Trivia Sunday!
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🎶 If your parrot had a favorite music genre, what would it be? What kind of music makes your parrot dance?🎶
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Time for another Trivia Sunday! This week's question:
The Grey-headed Lovebird transports nest building materials in an unusual way. What does it do?
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Last week we asked our Trivia question about the Vernal Hanging Parrot. Time for the answer!
The Vernal Hanging Parrot is named for one of their main activities. What is it?
Roosting upside down! Hanging parrots are the only parrot family that exhibit this unusual trait.
FInd out more by visiting the World Parrot Trust Encyclopedia here: www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/vernal-hanging-parrot
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