Parrot Coloring Pages

A parrot seems to everyone to be a pet, which we will meet in many homes as the favorite of small children. A lot of people do not know that they are very intelligent animals, which can learn very quickly. A great example, which I am sure you know, is the ability of a parrot to repeat words. If we say a word often, the bird needs only a few days to learn it. In tropical countries, these birds are taught to perform in public, such as riding a mini scooter or carrying wooden sticks from place to place. Such difficult things but thanks to the fact that they learn quickly they can perform unimaginable tricks.

Information

1. Family: Parrots belong to the family Psittacidae in the order Parrots (Psittaciformes).
2. Disposition: Parrots are indigenous to tropical and subtropical zones around the world, especially in South America, Australia, Africa and Asia.
3. Ability to speak: Some parrot species, such as the African gray parrot and amazons, are known for their ability to mimic human speech and other sounds from their environment.
4. Diet: Parrots are omnivorous. Their diet consists mainly of seeds, fruits, nuts, flowers and nectar. Some species can also feed on small animals.
5. Life expectancy: Parrots are among the longest-lived birds. Depending on the species, they can live from a dozen to as long as 80 years in captivity.
6. Intelligence: Parrots are considered to be among the most intelligent birds. They show the ability to solve problems, use tools and learn through observation.
7. Social behavior: Parrots are very social and form strong bonds with their partners, with whom they often spend their entire lives. They are flocking birds and in the wild can often be observed in large groups.
8. Diversity of species: There are more than 350 different species of parrots, from small wavy parrots to large cockatoos and arums.
9. Threats: Many parrot species are threatened with extinction mainly due to habitat loss, the exotic pet trade, and introduction into environments where they were not previously found.
10. Singularity of construction: The parrots' distinctive features include a strong, curved beak and zigzagging toes on their feet (two forward, two backward), making them excellent climbers.

Trivia

1. Followers: While many birds can mimic sounds, parrots are particularly adept in this area. Some species can imitate the sounds of cell phones, alarm clocks or other animals.
2. Relationships for life: Many species of parrots form pairs for life. When one partner dies, the other often becomes depressed and refuses to eat.
3. Using "tools": Parrots of some species, such as the African gray parrot, can use "tools." For example, they can use sticks to get to hard-to-reach food.
4. Mathematical abilities: Research has shown that some parrots can understand the concept of "zero" and perform simple mathematical operations.
5. Linguistic diversity: The African gray parrot is known for its ability to learn words and phrases in different languages. The record holder is a parrot named Alex, who has learned more than 100 words.
6. A scientific sensation: Alex the parrot became a scientific sensation when researcher Dr. Irene Pepperberg began working with him in 1977. Her research with Alex helped change perceptions of bird intelligence.
7. Variety of sizes: Wavy parakeets weigh only about 30 grams, while some species of cockatoos and arums can weigh as much as 1.3 kg.
8. Colorful diet: The red, yellow and orange color of some parrots' feathers comes from carotenoids - natural pigments that the birds obtain from food.
9. Loud noises: Parrots are among the loudest birds in the world. Their sounds are often heard for miles in their natural habitats.
10. Foot structure: Parrots have a peculiar foot structure called "zygodactyl". This means they have two toes pointing forward and two pointing backward, which helps them grasp and manipulate objects.