Post by Admin on Feb 15, 2007 21:49:51 GMT
All parrots belong to a family called Psittacines and are often referred to by that name. They are also commonly called hookbills, which refers to the unique shape of their bills. Parrots make wonderful pets, come in a variety of brilliant colors and sizes, and are known for their intelligence and talking ability. These birds will bond to humans and often love to cuddle with their owners. They are quite playful and their crazy antics can bring joy into your life.
Parrots are found around the world, in the sub tropical and tropical climates. There are over 350 species of parrots arranged in groups or families. Some of the most familiar are the budgies, cockatiels, loris, cockatoos, and rosellas from Australia and the South Pacific; conures, amazons and macaws from the New World, African greys, lovebirds, senegals and jardines from Africa and ringnecks from Asia.
Parrots are mainly seed, nut and fruit eaters, augmenting their diets with a few insects for protein. They are usually found in flocks, which accounts for their sociability and need for human contact in captivity. They mate for life and are capable of bonding strongly with their owners.
Parrots are found around the world, in the sub tropical and tropical climates. There are over 350 species of parrots arranged in groups or families. Some of the most familiar are the budgies, cockatiels, loris, cockatoos, and rosellas from Australia and the South Pacific; conures, amazons and macaws from the New World, African greys, lovebirds, senegals and jardines from Africa and ringnecks from Asia.
Parrots are mainly seed, nut and fruit eaters, augmenting their diets with a few insects for protein. They are usually found in flocks, which accounts for their sociability and need for human contact in captivity. They mate for life and are capable of bonding strongly with their owners.