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Post by aaron on Mar 8, 2016 10:39:14 GMT -5
As far as I know, the distinguishing characteristic of parakeets is the long tail... that's all I can find when I search on it, as well. I do think Indian Ringnecks do have that long tail that would classify them as a parakeet, that said.
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Post by cnyguy on Mar 8, 2016 21:05:00 GMT -5
Indian ringnecks are considered parakeets. Parrot books and online sources typically just state that a parakeet is most any type of small parrot with a long tail.
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Post by Aardman on Mar 31, 2016 1:36:37 GMT -5
So a parrotlet is a parrot but a quaker is a parakeet? No fair!
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Post by beccilouise on Mar 31, 2016 5:25:47 GMT -5
Hahaha, but totally true! Parrotlets are the smallest 'true parrot', but quakers have a far more 'parrot' personality. Bigger is not necessarily better! Quakers are often considered better talkers and better training pupils than Australian King Parakeets, which are about twice the size! All parakeet means is longer tail, it doesn't mean not as cool! I think parakeets are seriously underrated. Ours are awesome birds, aren't they?
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Post by easttex on Mar 31, 2016 5:30:31 GMT -5
So a parrotlet is a parrot but a quaker is a parakeet? No fair! A parakeet is a parrot. It's a grouping under the larger category; just like macaws and cockatoos are parrots. I hope that makes you feel better about justice in the world.  |
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Post by PaScuba on Mar 31, 2016 8:03:11 GMT -5
Interesting - very interesting (only the older folks may recognize the significance of that phrase) I think that the multiple names is just a way to get us to talk and debate. As can be seen here - it seems to have worked. Ja ja ja.  |
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