Parrots

speciesspecies Parrots are in the bird family.Parrots are in the bird family. The other kind of parrots are lorikeets, macaws, parakeets, The other kind of parrots are lorikeets, macaws, parakeets,

cockatiels, cocotoos and many more.cockatiels, cocotoos and many more. Parrots are the family of color.Parrots are the family of color.

Habitat and landform

HabitatRainforestForestAustraliaAmazonTropicana

rainforest people use parrots

as pets

LandformIn-between rocks

called apartment.trees

ClimateClimateo Parrots like to be in places like theParrots like to be in places like the rainforest.rainforest.o They like warm, wet, damp places.They like warm, wet, damp places.o Some have special bodies that let the parrot go in Some have special bodies that let the parrot go in

high cold places.high cold places.

Lifespan, Lifespan, endangeredendangered

The parrot species can live up to 80 years

Some parrots are endangered because the rainforest is being cut down .

PredatorPredator andand prey preyPredatorPredator

BatsBats

HawksHawks

Wild catsWild cats

FalconsFalcons

PreyPrey

InsectsInsects

They are They are herbivores and eat herbivores and eat seedsseeds

Physical FeaturesPhysical FeaturesThere are 350 kinds of There are 350 kinds of parrots and all are colorful.parrots and all are colorful.Most parrots are one foot Most parrots are one foot tall.tall.

They have big, curvy, sharp They have big, curvy, sharp beaksbeaks

Parrots are the second Parrots are the second smartest bird ever.smartest bird ever.

Parrots are usually 6 to 10 Parrots are usually 6 to 10 pounds.pounds.

Talons for feet.Talons for feet. Feathers are very colorful.Feathers are very colorful. Two tiny eyesTwo tiny eyes Two nostrils above the beakTwo nostrils above the beak

Food and BabiesFood and Babies

Parrots are herbivores:Parrots are herbivores:

They eat:They eat: InsectsInsects NutsNuts FruitFruit SeedsSeeds

BabiesBabies Parrot babies are not Parrot babies are not

colorful and have colorful and have unusual birth because unusual birth because they go to trees just to they go to trees just to have a safe place to have a safe place to have the babieshave the babies. .

They are about 5 They are about 5 inches.inches.

They stay with their They stay with their mothers till they can mothers till they can fly. fly.

Behavior Parrots are a nice group of

birds. They like to repeat what they

hear. They also like to spread their

wings to show off their pretty colors.

Their nests are made out of sticks in trees that are high.

They chose to kill insects because they are easy to kill.

Physiological Adaptation They have a good muscle in their wingspan to help them fly. Also they have good eye muscles to see where they’re going. The birds stomach allows them to eat poisonous things. They have a fast metabolism to help them stay thin and be

able to fly. Their brains are smart so they can fly and repeat.

Physical Adaptation Good eye vision to help them see They like to use their beaks to help them eat food and

move around in trees. They use their talons to land and hold on to things. They have special talons to help them on trees. The

talons go vertical but the bodies are able to stay straight which helps them climb.

Behavioral AdaptationBehavioral Adaptation Parrots like to fly so they can get away from Parrots like to fly so they can get away from

predators.predators. They like to use their beaks to help them eat food.They like to use their beaks to help them eat food. They use their talons to land.They use their talons to land. Bills for climbing.Bills for climbing. They fly direct to get to their food faster or get They fly direct to get to their food faster or get

away from predators.away from predators.

Fun Facts Parrots are the most colorful birds in the

world. Boy parrots speak more easily than girls. They are the second smartest birds in the

world