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About David Prus
Expertise
I can answer any general questions about dinosaurs and on prehistoric mammals in the Cenozoic. I also know a bit about the media's various depictions of dinosaurs and their inaccuracies. I don't know much about "microfauna"-small animals, or about Paleozoic besides some knowledge about Permian animals. Plants are right out, I'm afraid.

Experience
I have been interested in dinosaurs for most of my life, own a large collection of scientific papers and books on the subject, and am a member of the Field Museum in Chicago.

Education/Credentials
I am in college, but studied biology and geology both in high school and as a personal effort.

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Paleontology (Dinosaurs) - Biggest Prehistoric Parrots??

Expert: David Prus - 10/30/2009

Question
Hello,
Which is the biggest parrot to go extinct(either historically or prehistorically)??
Thank you.

Answer
Extinct parrots are very hard to classify and describe, so little is known about them

The largest parrot is the flightless, nocturnal Kakapo of New Zealand, followed by the flying, diurnal Hyacinth macaw. Both are critically endangered.

I hope this helps.

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