Parrots THE BIRDS OF COLOR BY: JT

species Parrots are in the bird family. The other kind of parrots are lorikeets, macaws, parakeets, cockatiels, cocotoos and many more. Parrots are the family of color.

Habitat and landform Habitat Rainforest Forest Australia Amazon Tropicana rainforest people use parrots as pets Landform In-between rocks called apartment. trees

Climate Parrots like to be in places like the rainforest. They like warm, wet, damp places. Some have special bodies that let the parrot go in high cold places.

Lifespan, endangered The parrot species can live up to 80 years Some parrots are endangered because the rainforest is being cut down .

Predator and prey Predator Bats Hawks Wild cats Falcons Prey Insects They are herbivores and eat seeds

Physical Features There are 350 kinds of parrots and all are colorful. Most parrots are one foot tall. They have big, curvy, sharp beaks Parrots are the second smartest bird ever. Parrots are usually 6 to 10 pounds. Talons for feet. Feathers are very colorful. Two tiny eyes Two nostrils above the beak

Food and Babies Parrots are herbivores: They eat: Babies Insects Nuts Fruit Seeds Babies Parrot babies are not colorful and have unusual birth because they go to trees just to have a safe place to have the babies. They are about 5 inches. They stay with their mothers till they can 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 Adaptation Parrots like to fly so they can get away from predators. They like to use their beaks to help them eat food. They use their talons to land. Bills for climbing. They fly direct to get to their food faster or get 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