Why tail of West African grey parrot is red

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Why tail of West African grey parrot is red.

Mythological motifs. · Animal characteristics. · Causes of animal characteristics: body. · Animal characteristics: extremities. · view the constellation · filed as A2378.8.2

Filed across the traditions

Ibo (Nigeria) Basden 276.

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Filed under Origin of color of animal's tail.

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