19 Amaze-wing Facts About The True Parrot For Kids

 1. Caique parrot

A lively and comical friend

They are not great for first time bird owners, but they will always keep you entertained. They enjoy playing on their backs, jumping around the house.

They are mischievous and stubborn and need clear boundaries or they may become skittish.

They are not very good talkers, but they do love to learn tricks and most will be friendly with the whole family. They can be noisy, so it's best to keep them in a cage.

If you live in a household and are willing to take care of an average parrot with a strong personality (and tolerance for a few bites), then you may be the right owner for one of these parrots.

2. Conures

All species of conure parrot are active and playful, need experienced owners and plenty of affection, and most are not suited to apartment living, with one exception.

The green-cheeked conure is actually a good bird and is calm enough to live with you in the apartment.

There are more than 40 different types of conures, and they all have their own unique characteristics. There are about a dozen species of conures that are generally kept as pets.

3. Lori and Lorikeet parrot

Lories and lorikeets are special birds that differ from other parrot species.

There is no scientific difference between the two names - just that lorises have shorter tails while lorikeets have longer tails.

There are approximately 55 different species of these birds, but only about 12 are kept as pets. The most popular is the rainbow lory parrot.

Lories and lorikeets differ from other parrots in that they eat nectar and pollen rather than seeds. Because of their specialized diets, first-time ownership of lories is not recommended.

Lories are very playful, acrobatic, and curious. They can even learn to speak and many have a good vocabulary.

They are also very social and show friendliness to everyone - they won't just bond with you.

If you are able to provide a lory and lorikeet with adequate care and stick to their specialized diet, this may be the bird for you.

4. Albinos parrot

Albinos parrots are often overlooked because they look dull, but these parrots are wonderful family pets.

Albinos look like small Amazon birds and they have similar features. The Pinus parakeet tends to be calmer and not as aggressive as the Amazon. However, male albinos are more aggressive than females, especially during the breeding season.

Pinus parrots also tend to bond with the entire family rather than just one person like Amazons.

Pinus parakeets are also capable of talking, although they don't usually have an extensive vocabulary. Their voices are soft and a bit harsh, but if you listen closely, they can be fun to communicate.

Albinos also don't crave attention. They need daily interaction, but they are independent enough to be happy playing on their own as well. These are wonderful companion parrots that are not to be ignored!

5. Boyce Plus' parrot

These parrots are very similar, but also different in their own way. They don't have a common name (such as "Amazons" or "cockatoos"), but they are part of the same genus.

Birds included in this genus are the brown-headed, Jardin, Meyer, Senegal, and Cape/En-Cape parrots. They are all excellent pet birds that share many similarities but also have their own unique differences.