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Main Characteristics of Parrots
- There are about 350 different species of parrots.
- They're divided into four families: cockatoos, psittacidae, Old World parrots, and New Zealand parrots.
- The most well-known are the cockatoo, hyacinth macaw, blue-and-yellow macaw, African grey parrot, kakapo, and of course, the budgerigar.
- Parrots have strong, curved beaks that point downward.
- Parrots are omnivores. They eat a variety of foods like seeds, berries, fruits, flowers, and buds.
- Sometimes, they also feed on insects or other small creatures.
- What makes parrots stand out from other birds is their upright posture.
- The largest parrot is the hyacinth macaw, which can grow up to 40 inches (100 cm) long and weigh 2.6-3.7 pounds (1.2-1.7 kg).
- The smallest parrot is the buff-faced pygmy parrot, measuring just 3.1 inches (8 cm) in length and weighing around 0.4 ounces (11.5 grams).
- They are considered some of the smartest birds in the world, along with crows.
- Many parrots can "talk," meaning they can mimic human speech.
