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Greater Vasa Parrot, Coracopsis Vasa Illustration Jigsaw Puzzle

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Size: 20" x 30" Puzzle with Gift Box, 1,014 Pieces

It's always the small pieces that make the big picture! Turn favorite memories, designs, and quotes into a great game by making your own puzzle. Made of sturdy cardboard and mounted on chipboard, these puzzles are printed in vivid and full color. Perfect as a gift, or just for yourself!

  • Dimensions: 20"L x 30"W
  • Puzzle will come with 1,014 individual pieces
  • Printed on Fujicolor Crystal Archive paper for a high-quality image with vibrant colors
  • Arrives in custom gift box with your design printed on top
  • Proudly made in the USA
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD. Small Parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

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Greater Vasa Parrot, Coracopsis Vasa Illustration Jigsaw Puzzle

Greater Vasa Parrot, Coracopsis Vasa Illustration Jigsaw Puzzle

The Greater Vasa Parrot (Coracopsis vasa) is one of the most enigmatic and evolutionarily distinct bird species in the world. Native to the diverse ecosystems of Madagascar and the Comoros, this parrot defies the vibrant stereotypes of the Psittaciformes order. This high-quality illustration captures the bird’s unique "prehistoric" aesthetic, making it an essential reference for avian art and wildlife education. Unlike the colorful Macaws of the Amazon, the Greater Vasa Parrot is defined by its sooty-black and slate-gray plumage. The illustration highlights the bird’s elongated neck and small head, which give it a silhouette more akin to a hawk or a pigeon than a typical parrot. Its heavy, horn-colored beak stands out against the dark feathers, while its long, rounded tail provides a sense of balanced elegance. The Greater Vasa is famous for its unusual breeding biology. It is one of the few parrot species where the female is the dominant. During the nesting season, females often lose their head feathers to reveal bright orange or yellow skin, a striking visual cue for mate attraction. They are also among the most intelligent birds on the planet, known for using tools to process nutrients—specifically grinding seashells for calcium. Thriving in Madagascar's dry deciduous forests and humid woodlands, the Greater Vasa Parrot plays a vital role in its ecosystem as a seed disperser. This illustration serves as a tribute to a species that represents millions of years of isolated evolution, offering a window into the biodiversity of the Indian Ocean islands.

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This is the second puzzle I've created and ordered. The pieces are really high quality and the color for the pictures is excellent! I made a collage of over 50 pictures for my niece for Christmas and she loved it! Colors are perfect and vibrant.
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By Tiffany F.December 14, 2019Verified Purchase
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The puzzle looks amazing! It looks as if it’s very good quality. I bought it for my husbands grandparents. It looks amazing! The box it came in was really nice too!
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By Kara G.July 24, 2019Verified Purchase
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I customized a puzzle as a fund raiser for my adoption. I wanted a puzzle that I could "sell" pieces to raise money, and write the names of all the donors on the back of the pieces. The puzzle arrived ahead of the projected delivery date, and the quality was incredible! The backs were clean and the different sizes and shapes worked perfectly for writing names. I have finished putting the puzzle together, and I just need a frame to put in on our new baby's wall with the names of everyone who helped us bring him home written on the back! Image quality was great! The wording was sharp, and the picture was just the right amount of fuzzy (the picture was drawn and colored with pencil shading).

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Product ID: 256366348502950753
Created on: 6/16/2023, 2:10 AM
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