parrot

A bird in the Psittaciformes order characterized by a short, powerful hooked beak, high intelligence, social nature and talent for mimicry. Most are brightly-colored, but some, like the alpine kea, have quite dull plumage.

Parrots have zygodactyl feet in which two toes point backward and two forward.

See also

• Cockatiel
• Cockatoo
• Kakapo
• Kea
• Lovebird
• Macaw
• Blue-and-yellow macaw
• Hyacinth macaw
• Red-and-green macaw
• Scarlet macaw
• Yellow-collared macaw
• Parakeet
• Tag Group:Birds

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The following tags implicate this tag: african_grey_parrot and macaw (learn more).