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!
