Order

Parrots

Psittaciformes

Parrots are found in most warm and tropical regions. Characteristic features of parrots include a strong curved bill, an upright stance, strong legs, and clawed feet. Most parrots are predominantly green, with other bright colors, and some species are multi-colored. Cockatoo species range from mostly white to mostly black.

The most important components of most parrots' diets are seeds, nuts, fruit, buds and other plant material, and a few species also eat insects and small animals.

Parrots are some of the most intelligent birds and some have the ability to immitate human voices, enhances their popularity as pets.

Families

• Parrots and Parakeets