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