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| cockatoo |
a crested parrot that is mostly white. There are several kinds of cockatoos. They are found in Australia and in some South Pacific islands. |
| Dominica |
Dominica is an island country in the Caribbean Sea. Dominica has rainforests, mountains, and beaches. The country is home to some kinds of animals that do not live anywhere else in the world. One of these is a beautiful purple and green parrot. |
| parakeet |
a small parrot with a long, pointed tail and brightly colored feathers. |
| parrot |
A parrot is a bird with feathers of bright colors. Many parrots are mostly bright green. Parrots have short curved beaks, and they have strong legs. Parrots can often imitate people's words and other sounds. |
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