IRN classfication
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IRN classfication
just a quick qustion why are irn classed as a parakeet but harns marcorws are around the same size and they are referd to a parrot
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Re: IRN classfication
I think its because of the long tails ringnecks have
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Re: IRN classfication
David is right there . Its the body to tail length ratio but this is a loose and folk form of classifying parrots. As you see, parakeets are parrots as well. Example: The budgie is considered to be a parakeet, whereas the lovebird is referred to in alot of literature as a little parrot. So you see, they are about the same size, maybe with a slight difference. The only real difference is the tail length of budgie.
So if you must have a classification that fits your needs, always use the taxonomic classification. Its accurate and theres no misinterpretation. At the end of the day, parakeets are parrots as well
So if you must have a classification that fits your needs, always use the taxonomic classification. Its accurate and theres no misinterpretation. At the end of the day, parakeets are parrots as well
Re: IRN classfication
Exactly, even though they same they are Parakeets, they are also parrots. So I use the parrot name more often, so people understand they are nothing like a budgie, beak, abilities(using feet to each & play), speaking ability, etc. I thought it had something to do with their bone structure, too.
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Re: IRN classfication
long tail.. small beak= parakeet
short tail.. big beak= parrot
... except for macaw which has long tail and big beak..
short tail.. big beak= parrot
... except for macaw which has long tail and big beak..
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