All of which brings to mind this 15thC parrot and reading of John Skelton's poem 'Speke Parott' :) https://youtu.be/tCckcTHWqKw pic.twitter.com/9smvzZWMod
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All of which brings to mind this 15thC parrot and reading of John Skelton's poem 'Speke Parott' :) https://youtu.be/tCckcTHWqKw pic.twitter.com/9smvzZWMod
do you know how early they were introduced to Africa? I know they're native to India, but now are naturalized widely. Wonder about MAges.
No! But would very much be interested in knowing! :)
hm. Time to crack out Ibn Battuta and the Geniza edition I think. Wasn't looking for parrots last time I had those!
I await with interest! :)
The phrase "A thread on medieval parrots" is enough for me. I don't even need to see the thread.
We have a flock in Wollaton, Nottingham me duck.
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