
Parrot | Description, Types, & Facts | Britannica
Feb 6, 2025 · Parrot, term applied to a large group of gaudy, raucous birds of the family Psittacidae. They have been kept as cage birds since ancient times, and they have always …
Psittaciform | Definition & Characteristics | Britannica
Feb 21, 2025 · psittaciform, (order Psittaciformes), any member of the group of more than 360 species of generally brightly coloured noisy birds to which the general name parrot may be …
Bird | Description, Species, Feathers, & Facts | Britannica
2 days ago · Bird, any of the more than 10,400 living species unique in having feathers, the major characteristic that distinguishes them from other animals. They are warm-blooded vertebrates …
parrot family - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help
Most of the birds of the parrot family are known for their colorful feathers, noisy calls, and curved beaks. They are among the world’s most popular pet birds. They are smart and very social, …
Macaw | Diet, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
4 days ago · Macaw, common name of about 18 species of large colorful parrots native to tropical North and South America. These brightly colored long-tailed birds are some of the most …
African gray parrot | Care, Diet & Habitat | Britannica
Feb 18, 2025 · African gray parrot, (Psittacus erithacus), species of parrot (order Psittaciformes) characterized by distinctive scalloped gray plumage. The African gray is native to a wide …
Parrot fish | Coral Reefs, Herbivores, Scales | Britannica
Parrot fish, any of about 80 species of fishes of the family Scaridae, a group sometimes regarded as a subfamily of Labridae (order Perciformes), found on tropical reefs. Parrot fishes are …
parrot, macaw, and cockatoo - Students - Britannica Kids
Parrots and their relatives inhabit most tropical and south temperate regions of the world. Most make their nests in the hollows of trees. Their usual diet consists of seeds and fruits, but many …
parrot summary | Britannica
parrot, Any of the 333 species of birds in the family Psittacidae. About 220 species of true parrots (subfamily Psittacinae) are found worldwide in warm regions (see parakeet). Many are …
Psittaciform - Parrots, Order, Species | Britannica
Feb 21, 2025 · Psittaciform - Parrots, Order, Species: Parrots are an ancient group of birds that probably originated in the Australian region, but the greatest number of species now occur in …