Splendid Grass Parakeet
This Splendid Grass Parakeet carving was hand-crafted from solid Basswood. Grass parakeets are sometimes referred to as "Grass Parrots". The Splendid, or Scarlet-chested Grass Parakeet is the most colorful of the Neophemas. They are described by some authors as one of the most beautiful bird species in the world. Grass Parakeets have been bred for successive generations in this country and are hardy. There is a great deal of diversity in color and behavior within the 300 or so members of the Parrot family. These gentle-natured, soft-voiced Grass Parakeets are at the opposite end of the spectrum from the big, loud extroverted Macaws and Cockatoos.
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