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Parrots are
also known as Psittacines which forms part of around 353 bird
species, grouped in two families the cockatoos and the true
parrots. Parrots are usually found in warm part of the world.
South America, Central America and Australasia have the most
number of parrots. All the parrots are zygodactyl, they all have
four toes on each foot, two at back and two in front. The
cockatoo make part of the 21 bird species making part of the
Cacatuidae family. The name cockatoo is originally from Malay,
kakaktua, which means “older sister”. The true parrots have
about 330 bird species. A lot parrots species are kept as pet as
the parakeets, cockatiels, macaws, conures, cockatoos,
lovebirds, amazons, african greys and budgerigars. These parrots
are very colorful. Some parrot species can live up to 80 years.
The lovebird is considered as a very social bird, they are
mostly kept in pairs, because when they mate it is usually for
life. They have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years. The cockatiel is a
small parrot, they are very popular as pets, and they are
originally from Australia. The budgerigar is also a small
parrot, they often call it parakeet. The budgerigar is available
in different colors. The African Grey Parrot is grey, has a
medium size, this parrots seems to be kept since over 4.000
years. Conures can be small parrots or large parakeets and are
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