1. By Cindy Shatsar

2.  Parrots are known for their
bright colors and loud calls.
Today there are more than
353 species of parrots alive.
Parrots consists of
lorikeets, cockatiels, cockato
os, parakeets, budgerigars
and macaws. There are
more than 1500 species of
birds found in the Amazon
Basin today. Many birds
migrate from the north and
south and can only be seen
during certain times of the
year.

3.  Mainlyfound in tropical and subtropical
regions
• Such as South America, Australia and Asia.
 Habitat must be very large and abundant
with trees
 Nest in cavities in trees, & crevices in
rocks and cliffs
 Some parrots such as Macaws are more
common on the edges of the forest
• Edges by open clearings and watercourse

4.  Short necks, curved bills, and
large heads
 Colorful feathers
• Enables birds to fly
• Protect birds from elements such as weather
• Act as camouflage
 Zygodactyl feet
• Two toes point forward and two toes point backwards
• Common in tree-dwelling birds to help them move
about

5.  Parrots reproduce by laying eggs
 Parrots are monogamous
• One mate
 Form strong bonds as pairs
• Bond carries onto the non-breeding season
 Courtship Displays
• Clean each others wings
• Communication

6.  Parrots use their strong
beaks to crack open
shells and grind up their
food
 Some parrots are
specialized nectar feeders
• Able to pick up nectar with
brush-like tips on their
tongues
 Most parrots feed on:
•
seeds, fruits, grass, leaves,
and plant shoots found
throughout the forests

7.  Awaken before sunrise
 Disperse to feeding areas
• Spend the first few hours of the day foraging
 After feeding they engage in social
interaction, bathing or drinking
 Feed again in the afternoon
 Loud interaction before going to sleep

8.  Possess the largest
number of threatened
species of any bird
family
 90 species at risk of
global extinction
 Collection of bird for
live bird trade and
habitat loss are the 2
major threats parrots
face