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How Many Species of Parrots Are There?

]]> No-one knows exactly how many species of parrots there are, but we do know that there are more than 350. Parrots belong to a group of birds called Psittacines, which all share the following characteristics:

  • A curved beak.
  • An erect stance.
  • Four toes on each foot – two at the front, and two at the rear.

The Psittacines group is sub-divided into the following main types of parrots:

  • Parakeets.
  • Cockatiels.
  • Parrotlets.
  • Conures.
  • Lovebirds.
  • Macaws.
  • Amazons.
  • Cockatoos.
  • Caiques.
  • Poicephalus Parrots.

Even though the above birds are all parrots, their size and characters vary enormously. Therefore, if you are in the market for a pet parrot, it is very important for you to take a bit of time to study them properly, to find out which is the perfect parrot for you, for your family, and for the size of your home.

Trust me – this small investment of your time will pay very large dividends!

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How Many Species of Parrots Are There?

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