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SPECIES
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Genus: Barnardius
Species: B. barnardi (Mallee Ringneck Parrot); B zonarius (Port Lincoln Parrot)
Native continent: Australia
Probable life span: 18 year average, but can live much longer.
Personality: Entertaining and lively, become quickly tame. Non-aggressive toward other birds except when breeding.
Housing: A large parrot with a powerful beak. Needs a large, sturdy cage.
Behavior issues: Friendly but not at all cuddly.
Medical issues: Typically hardy birds. Beware of common things that afflict most parrots: Vitamin A deficiency, respiratory problems, etc.
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