If you love exotic birds and are thinking about purchasing one to join your family, you should really do some research and familiarize yourself with the variety of colors, sizes, temperaments and requirements for the species you are considering.

Parrots are known as a very popular group of birds that possess high intelligence based on its exposure to socialization and intensive training. Quiet popular because they have the ability to imitate various sounds including the human voice, these colorful birds are among the most favorite avian pets because the majority of its species are relatively easy to manage.

Mainly found in South America and in Australia, parrots come in a variety of sizes, colors and species, such as different types of “Lorikeet” like the “Rainbow Lorikeet“, “Green Naped Lorikeet”, “Blue Lorikeet” and many more. While some parrots are larger and look mightier compared to others, there are also those that are small in size and ordinary looking birds.

What make parrots really interesting compared to others is their colorful feathers, most parrots have different colors in their body parts and feathers, but the most common or dominant color in all of them is green. Some species of parrots come in variety of multi-color shades, like bright white, yellow, and green hues.

Parrots are large, colorful birds with big hooked bills and scaly feet designed to climb up and down trees. When it comes to diet, the majority of parrots species out there are vegetarian while others east fruits, chicken meat and other lean meats and seeds of different types.

Today, the most common parrot species include Macaws, Conures, Amazons, African Gray Parrots, Cockatiels, Cockatoos, Budgerigars, and Eclectus.