Parrots

Bis forBudgerigar

A budgerigar, or budgie for short, is a very small parrot that many people keep as pets. They are very friendly, and like most parrots they can be taught to talk. Budgerigars are originally from central Australia, and were once only green and yellow. All the other colors have been created by people selectively breeding them.

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Cis forCockatoo

Parrots, Australian animals

A cockatoo is a type of parrot with a head crest that can be raised or lowered. Different kinds of cockatoos live in Australia, New Guinea and nearby islands. They are known for being loud and smart.

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Gis forGalah

Parrots, Australian animals

Galahs, also called the rose-breasted cockatoo, are an extremely common parrot found in large flocks all over Australia. It has risen to pest proportions in some areas.

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Kis forKakapo

Parrots, Australian animals, Weird exceptions

The kakapo is a kind of parrot that lives in New Zealand. It is a large, slow-moving bird.

It is known for its soft, sweet smell and its unusual habit of moving on the ground. The kakapo cannot fly well, so it climbs and walks instead.

Kimberley Collins / CC BY-SA

Mis forMacaw

Parrots

Macaws are a group of parrots found in tropical areas. The most recognizable kind of macaw is the scarlet macaw in the picture. Macaws are often kept as pets.

Chantelle Thompson / CC BY-SA

Pis forParakeet

Parrots

A parakeet is a general name given to any small parrot.

Diego Torres Silvestre / CC BY-SA

Ris forRainbow lorikeet

Parrots, Australian animals

Rainbow lorikeets are a type of parrot found in Australia, mainly on the east coast but also in parts of South Australia and Tasmania. Rainbow lorikeets eat fruit, pollen and nectar.

John / CC BY-SA