The Species of the Different Parrot Types

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The parrot is truly one of the most beautiful birds in the animal kingdom. Graced in flight with a beautiful, colorful body and stance, and one of the most intelligent animals of the kingdom, it isn’t hard to imagine sharing life with a part of this beauty.

Parrots vary in size, shape and color, as there are many different parrot types, but one thing that each carries is a strong personality, intelligence, beauty and a long lifespan.

Parrot Types:

Parakeets

Parakeets are the small little “cookie cutter” birds often seen in pet stores. These birds are characterized by their bright and pastel colors and small size, along with their chirpy voice. Their colors include dark green, yellow, pastel blue, violet, solid white, and a combination of all said colors. The parakeet originates from Southeastern Asia.

Cocatiels

The Cockatiel also is among one of the many parrot types in the parrot family. The beautiful bird is gray in body, beak and feet. The Cockatiel adult male has a yellow head with black feathers on the underside of his tail, while the Cockatiel adult female is more of a grayish head and barred yellow with black feathers on the underside of their tails. They will come in a variety of colors, however, with each being beautiful.

Parrotlets

The parrotlet is also a member of the parrot family. This bird, like most of the parrots of the different parrot types, has a pleasant personality. The high energy parrot with its pleasant disposition makes for a wonderful pet.

Conures

Conures is a specific type of parrot that is mostly found in South and Central America. The wild bird is friendly and peaceful, with interactive personalities. They too, have a sweet disposition and a loving, playful nature. These birds have a loud call in nature which is distinctive.

Lovebirds and Lorries

Lovebirds claim their beautiful name because they are kept in pairs. The loving birds sit closely together when sleeping and resting and are soul mates with one another. Native to South Africa, these parrot types, are truly inspirational as they are peaceful loving birds, beautiful in color. They grow to be about six inches in length from head to tail.

Macaws

This parrot is native to the tropic of America. The Macaw ranges in size from that of a pigeon to three feet or more in length. The Macaw is brightly colored with large beaks and long tails, and is often called winged rainbows, as their colors are that of the rainbow.

Amazons

The “Green Parrot” or Amazon originates from South America to Mexico and the Caribbean. Most are predominantly green. The Amazon is very intelligent and is capable of learning an extensive vocabulary.

Cockatoos

The Cockatoo is known for its crested head feather. Native to Australia and Northwestern Asia the Cockatoo has a powerful hooked bill, thick fleshy tongue and short, strong legs.

Caiuqes

Caluqes are festive, active and playful. These parrots make great pets as they are intelligent, beautiful, and playful.

Poicephalus Parrots

This small to medium parrot type originates from Africa. There are many members of this group in the parrot family including the Meyer’s Red-bellied and the Yell-Faced.

Parrots are truly one of life’s pleasures. The intelligent pets are intellectual and playful. They provide true companionship for their owners as they can interact, talk, perform, and be a friend. How much attention they receive greatly depends on the parrot. While some may love being pampered, others may only enjoy being petted for fifteen minutes of the day.

By: Cedric James

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