Parrots of the World
Parrots are a broad order of more than 350 birds. Macaws, Amazons, Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Cockatoos and many others are all considered parrots.
Though there is great diversity among parrots, there are great similarities as well. Similarities that define parrots are they have curved beaks and all have four toes on each foot, two pointing forward and two projecting backward (zygodactyls). Most parrots eat fruit, flowers, buds, nuts, seeds, and a few insects here and there.
Parrots are found in warm climates all over most of the world. The greatest diversities exist in Austrailia, Central America, and South America.
Many parrots are kept as pets. The more popular ones are macaws, amazons, cockatiels, parakeets, and cockatoos. Through out history parrots have been popular companions because they are intelligent, charismatic, colorful, and empathetic. Some parrots can imitate many sounds including human speech.
Birds are:
Very Intelligent - Their ability for learning and curiosity make them fascinating pets.
Easy to Care For - If you are busy or at work birds can be left safely in their cages. There are no daily walks, no litter boxes to empty and no backyard to scoop.
Fairly Simple to Train - Their above average intelligence and eagerness to learn new things make them fairly easy to train.
Require Minimal Grooming - A nail and wing trim every now and then and a shower (misting with plain water) two or three times a week keeps their feathers shiny and clean.
Very Social - With proper training and socializing birds are as loving and affectionate as a cat or dog.
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