The type of parrots - the complexity of character and the charm of communication

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-08 23:38

Before you decide what kind of parrot you need, you should decide - why do you actually need a parrot? For beauty, for communication or just "because you want to." These animals may seem unpretentious at first glance, but in fact they require attention and care. This is especially true of talking parrots. Otherwise, you will have to observe tantrums, broken things, torn feathers and aggressiveness on the part of the animal. They can't stand being alone.

Careful care requires a domestic parrot. The species of these birds are numerous, but they are all equally sociable, interesting and funny. Therefore, if you do not disdain to constantly clean the tray from feces and feathers, and also forgive your friend his "dusty" habits, then you should take a closer look at this type of pet.

Types of domestic parrots

1. The budgerigar is the most unpretentious and common type of parrot. These cute creatures are small, but have a very colorful and varied color. Motherlandthey are considered Central Australia. The nature of this bird is cheerful and sociable. She flies well and runs on legs. Feels comfortable in a cage. These parrots are best kept in pairs. They are easy to care for.



2. Corella (Nymph) - this parrot can often be found on the shelves of pet stores, it is larger than the budgerigar. On his head he has a funny crest, as well as pink cheeks. This type of parrot can hardly be called gifted, despite the sociability, he does not show interest in learning. In a lifetime, he can only say a couple of words. But he loves the sun very much and can be trained.
3. Cockatoo is a famous parrot with an impressive funny crest. Often such a parrot can be found on the shoulder of a pirate in some movie. The cockatoo was brought from Australia and the Indonesian islands. In addition to the beautiful crest, these birds have a large and powerful beak. Cockatoo, as well as Corella, are losers in terms of conversation. Although they love the presence of a person, learning to speak is extremely difficult. But it’s not shameful for them to bawl at the top of their lungs. These birds love to flirt with their owner, play and fool around.
4. Rosella is a beautifully colored musical parrot. This type of parrot is very unpretentious in captivity, but, unfortunately, cannot speak. But it perfectly imitates almost any musical motives.
5. Amazon is one of the most talking birds. Talented parodists, sociable comrades, cheerful birds that have conquered breeders with their charm for many centuries. These birds have amazingmemory - they are able to remember people. They are also prone to mood swings.

6. Lori are the most beautiful little parrots. Very kind and smart. But they require special climatic conditions: warmth and special nutrition. Lori and Amazon are species of parrots that talk, with their vocabulary exceeding 70 words. They are easy to train and very mobile.

   

8. Jaco is one of the most gifted birds among parrots. Jaco easily remembers not only words, but also long sentences, while he can imitate the sounds of music. Moreover, Jaco's talented parodies cannot be distinguished from real ones, so accurately he imitates all kinds of sounds. It is better to keep a gray parrot alone in a cage, in captivity this bird rhymer, unfortunately, does not breed.
9. Ara is the largest member of the parrot family. Macaw has a rich bright color, as well as impressive size. These birds stand out with a loud and unpleasant voice, but they have no talent for speaking. Yes, they are able to clearly pronounce one or two words, and that's it. But their powerful beak is able to spoil many things in the house.

In fact, there are a huge number of species of parrots in nature - more than 360. Many parrots live for more than 50 years, in captivity with proper maintenance - about 20 years. These birds are very sociable and cheerful. And with proper care, they will decorate any home.