Animal; Parrotal:
Species: There are over 350 differnt parrot species! The African Grey, Orange Winged Amazong, Lovebirds, Black Lory, and and Great Billed parrot are just a few. For a complete listing visit Parrotspecies.org.
Lifespan: Parrots can live anywhere from 20 to 80 years!
Size & Weight: The largest species of parrot is teh Hyacinth Macaw, which can weigh between 3-4.5 lbs and is about 40 inches long. The smallest species of parrot is the buff-faced pygmy parrot, it weighs less than half an ounce and is smaller than 2 inches long! It’s roughly the size of a persons thumb!
Habitat: Parrots live in tropical and sub tropical climates.
Diet: Their diet primaryily consists of grubs and insects, though they also eat vegetation such as fruit and nuts.
Family Life: Some species of parrot form long term bonds witht heir mates and live alongside them for a long time, while others are more solitary creatures. They live and travel in groups called pandemoniums.