Fun Facts About Parrots!

Parrots are some of the most colorful and fascinating birds you will ever meet. They are also called psittacines and are known for their strong curved beaks, upright posture, and clawed feet that help them climb and explore. There are around 410 species of parrots across four families and most of them live in tropical and subtropical regions.

Here are some amazing things about these feathered friends:

• Parrots can live for a really long time. Some species stick around for decades and become lifelong companions

• They don’t just eat with their beaks. Parrots use their feet to hold and handle food.

• Parrots are one of the few animals that can mimic human speech. They can be chatty and entertaining

• The world’s tiniest parrot is the Buff-faced Pygmy Parrot. It is only about three inches long which is smaller than a golf ball

• Big parrots can weigh up to seven pounds, which is about the size of a small cat.

• Parrots have two toes pointing forward and two toes pointing backward. This is called being zygodactyl and it helps them climb, grab things, and play.

Parrots are smart, playful, and full of personality. The more time you spend with them the more you realize just how one-of-a-kind they really are.