Parrot is a group of 393 species of birds, which mostly live in tropical and subtropical regions. Click for more facts & worksheets.
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Key Facts & Information PHYSICAL APPEARANCE The African Grey parrot has a distinct appearance. Its feathers are predominantly gray with a bright red tail. Some of the feathers have a white border, which adds to the elegance of the bird’s plumage. The hues of adults and juveniles differ sligh...
The Companion Parrot Online Magazine, edited by world-renowned parrot behavioral consultant, Sally Blanchard, is a unique magazine dedicated to providing bird owners with the information they need to have and/or raise the best companion parrots possible. The CPOM is for people who are fascinated b...
Facts about the Kakapo from New Zealand’s Dept of Conservation: * It is the heaviest parrot in the world. Males can weigh over two kilograms. Unique among land birds, it can store large amounts of energy as body fat. * It is the only parrot to have a ‘lek’ mating system: males...
According to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS), the taxonomy of parrots is: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Psittaciformes Family: Psittacidae Genera and species: More than 60 genera and more than 350 species. Species that are popular as pets includeAra maca...
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Quick Facts Amazon parrots have short, blunt tail feathers, as opposed to long pointy tail feathers like those of conures, macaws and cockatiels, and other parrots. An estimated 27 species of Amazon parrots exist; however only about 10 to 12 Amazon species are kept as pets. Male Amazons oft...
Look for a bird that is bright, alert, and active. Make sure the breeder is knowledgeable about their birds and is forthcoming about their breeding practices and the origin of their birds. They should provide you with helpful information for raising eclectus parrots and tell you about the bird...
Along with the fun story, the author has included two full pages of fun parrot facts, along with a cute craft idea and further information for those who may be considering getting a pet parrot. - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Author/Illustrator Info: ...