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1. Parrot - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parrot
Description: WEBParrots ( Psittaciformes ), also known as psittacines ( / ˈsɪtəsaɪnz / ), [1] [2] are birds with a strong curved beak, upright stance, and clawed feet. [a] They are conformed by four families that contain roughly 410 species in 101 genera, found mostly in …
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2. Parrot | Description, Types, & Facts | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/animal/parrot
Description: WEBParrot, term applied to a large group of gaudy, raucous birds of the family Psittacidae. They have been kept as cage birds since ancient times, and they have always been popular because they are amusing, intelligent, and often affectionate.
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3. Parrots | National Geographic
Link: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/facts/parrots
Description: WEBPhoto Ark. Parrots. Common Name: Parrots. Scientific Name: Psittaciformes. Type: Birds. Diet: Omnivore. Average Life Span In The Wild: Up to 80 years. Size: 3.5 inches to 40 inches. Weight:...
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4. 14 Fun Facts About Parrots: They Can Sing, Use Tools and Live …
Link: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/14-fun-facts-about-parrots-can-sing-use-tools-and-live-long-time-180957714/
Description: WEBMar 27, 2024 · 1. Some parrots can use tools. One of the most famous parrots, Alex the African grey parrot, was said to have the intelligence of a human 5-year-old. He developed an emotional relationship...
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5. List of parrots - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parrots
Description: WEBParrots, also known as psittacines ( / ˈsɪtəsaɪnz / ), [1] [2] are the 402 species of birds that make up the order Psittaciformes, found in most tropical and subtropical regions, of which 387 are extant.
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6. Parrot - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Link: https://animals.net/parrot/
Description: WEBAnimals Network Team. The Parrot is a large group of birds with curved beaks and oftentimes-colorful plumage. There are nearly 400 known species of Parrots, all of which are in the taxonomic order Psittaciformes. Researchers divide these birds into three primary groups, or superfamilies.
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7. Parrot Facts: Habits, Habitat & Species | Live Science
Link: https://www.livescience.com/28071-parrots.html
Description: WEBJul 24, 2014 · Parrots are members of the order Psittaciformes, which includes more than 350 bird species, including parakeets, macaws, cockatiels and cockatoos, according to the Integrated Taxonomic...
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8. Parrot Animal Facts - A-Z Animals
Link: https://a-z-animals.com/animals/parrot/
Description: WEBJan 18, 2023 · 6 Incredible Parrot Facts! Frequently found in tropical areas, like the Rainforest. The term “parrot” umbrellas a wide array of birds – 372 different species, to be exact. Some of the familiar species include the grey …
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9. Psittaciform | Definition & Characteristics | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/animal/psittaciform
Description: WEBApr 10, 2024 · Learn five fun facts about parrots. See all videos for this article. psittaciform, (order Psittaciformes), any member of the group of more than 360 species of generally brightly coloured noisy bird s to which the general name parrot may be applied. All belong to just two families.
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10. Psittacidae - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psittacidae
Description: WEBThe family Psittacidae or holotropical parrots is one of three families of true parrots. It comprises the 12 species of subfamily Psittacinae (the Old World or Afrotropical parrots) and 167 of subfamily Arinae (the New World or Neotropical parrots) including several species that have gone extinct in recent centuries.