Parrots
A PANDEMONIUM OF PARROTS
Parrots are a large family group and are widely known as mimics and kept as pets. They range from the smallest parrotlet to the largest macaw. The larger species show their dexterity of being able to hold food in their claws and offer it to their beak for feeding. The beak and feet also allow them to climb and walk among the trees.
DID YOU KNOW: A group of parrots is called a Pandemonium!
Red-fronted Macaw
There are 17 species of macaw ranging from the smallest, the Red-shouldered Macaw 30cm to the largest Hyacinthine Macaw 100cm. Most species of macaw are under threat from deforestation and the pet and feather trade. The most critical, and near extinction, must be the Spix’s Macaw which until recently there was only...
Military Macaw
Military Macaws are found in mountainous forested areas where roosting flights can number 150 birds, but usually seen in small family groups of 10-20 birds. For years many of the parrot species were hard to sex and often being chosen by habits or size resulting in many supposed pairs being the same sex so...
Blue and Yellow Macaw
There are 17 species of Macaw ranging from the smallest, Red-shouldered Macaw 30cm(1ft) to the largest Hyacinthine Macaw 100cm(3.5ft). The Blue and Yellow Macaw is one of the more common species and regularly seen as a pet bird, however all species are vulnerable because of habitat destruction, pet trade etc....
