Category: Animals

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Parrots Of The World: Golden Parakeet

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The Golden Parakeet(Guaruba guarouba), also known as the Golden Conure, or the Queen of Bavaria Conure is a new world parrot that is found in South America.

Physical Characteristics

Adult Golden Parakeets are mostly bright yellow throughout, with green feathers on their wings. There is bare white skin around a Golden Parakeet’s eyes.

Juvenile Golden Parakeets are yellow and streaked with green on their heads, breasts, and backs. 

Length34-35 cm(1’1.4’-1’1.8”)
Weight 154-300 grams(5.4-10.6 oz.)

Range 

The Golden Parakeet is endemic to Brazil.

Habitat

Golden Parakeets inhabit humid lowland rainforests, varzéa forests, and grasslands with scattered trees.

Breeding

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Dual Brown Pelican Return

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Two brown pelicans were returned near La Jolla Cove this week. The birds were treated for various injuries, including one with wounds from a fishing line and hook. After some TLC at our rescue center, the birds were cleared for takeoff. 💙

Why We Need Forests for All

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Habitats for animals. Livelihoods for people. Climate solutions for all. When forests thrive, we all thrive. If you are emerald at heart, join Woodland Park Zoo’s Forests for All initiative at zoo.org/forestsforall

Tanah Papua’s Forests: A Turning Point (Bahasa subtitles)

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The island of New Guinea is home to one of the largest and most biodiverse forest systems remaining on earth. These forests, which include over half of the intact forest in the Indo-Pacific region, provide many benefits for people, including nature-based solutions for the climate and nature crises.