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There are more than 350 birds that are considered parrots. These birds are so colorful that they have been referred to as winged rainbows. Although parrots are wild animals, they can be affectionate pets. You can even teach some species to talk. They can be high maintenance pets, but they are intelligent and sensitive creatures. more »
Walk into the home of a parrot owner and you will likely hear a raucous "hello" from the colorful bird. Just what is it about parrots that causes them to talk? A talking bird is a great conversation starter, but before you spend the money on an exotic parrot, make sure you understand why a parrot talks. more »
Parrots are exotic and intelligent birds that are commonly sought after as pets. Most parrots are brightly colored or have other distinguishing marks, and some of them have the ability to mimic speech. There are over 350 species of parrots, which are divided into several families and subgroups. Most parrots are friendly, easy to care... more »
Parrots are interesting pets. They are very smart and adapt well to most households. Parrots learn quickly and once you get the hang of caring for one properly, you will enjoy sharing your home with this beautiful pet. If you are considering a parrot as a new pet, then you certainly need to learn how to care for one before making that... more »
Parrots are one of the most intelligent animals on the planet. They have been shown to be as intelligent and young children, and are often taught to speak and carry on conversations. Parrots can also be taught a wide variety of other tricks, including counting, spelling, organizing items and picking items out of large groups. Training... more »
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There are more than 300 species of parrots in the world. Because there are so many different types of parrots, it is often difficult to identify a... more »
Pet owners all over the world love parrots because they are social and intelligent birds, and because they can learn how to talk, depending on the... more »
Parrots may be entertaining pets, but they aren't sociable by nature. Unlike cats or dogs, they will not cuddle up to you. You can form a bond... more »
Owning a parrot is a big responsibility. Some parrots live to be over 75 years old. You should research the type of parrot you want to purchase... more »
Most pet birds, from the tiny budgie to the huge hyacinth macaw, are parrots. There are 360 species of parrots, of which over 100 are commonly... more »
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|ordo Psittaciformes
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|subdivision
* Nestoridae
* Cacatuidae (cockatoos)
* Psittacidae (true parrots)
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Parrots, also known as psittacines (), are birds of the roughly 372 species in 86 genera that make up the order Psittaciformes,"zoonomen"> found in most warm and tropical regions. The order is subdivded in three families: the Psittacidae (true parrots), the Cacatuidae (cockatoos) and the Nestoridae (New Zealand parrots)."Christidis"> Parrots have a pan-tropical distribution with several species inhabiting the temperate Southern Hemisphere as well. The greatest diversity of parrots is found in South America and Australasia.
Characteristic features of parrots include a strong curved bill, an upright stance, strong legs, and clawed zygodactyl feet. Most parrots are predominantly green, with other bright colors, and some species are multi-colored. Cockatoo species range from mostly white to mostly black, and have a mobile crest of feathers on the top of their heads. Most parrots are monomorphic or minimally sexually dimorphic. They are the most variably sized bird order in terms of length.
The most important components of most parrots diets are seeds, nuts, fruit, buds and other plant material, and a few species also eat insects and small animals, and the lories and lorikeets are specialised to feed on nectar from flowers, and soft fruits. Almost all parrots nest in tree holes (or nest boxes in captivity), and lay white eggs from which emerge altricial (helpless) young.
Parrots, along with ravens, crows, jays and magpies, are some of the most intelligent birds, and the ability of some parrot species to imitate human voices enhances their popularity as pets. Trapping of wild parrots for the pet trade, as well as other hunting, habitat los read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parrot
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