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Parrots, Kyiv (2026)

13/02/2023

It’s pretty astounding to think that the world’s smallest parrot is has only an average head-to-tail length of just 3-4 inches. Located on New Guinea and the surrounding Pacific islands, Pygmy parrots are fast, agile and downright tiny birds. These exceptionally small parrots are native to New Guinea and the surrounding islands where they forage for food in thick brush and foliage.

11/02/2023

With a couple of notable exceptions, males and females of most parrot species look virtually identical. It takes a keen eye—and usually a lab test—to tell a boy bird from a girl bird. But some species, like the Solomon Island eclectus (Eclectus roratus), are so different that for many years people thought they were distinct species of birds. Males are bright emerald green with flame-colored beaks, while females top off their crimson and royal blue ensembles with black beaks and a bright scarlet head.

11/02/2023

Though parrots do have some taste glands at the backs of their throats, most of their 300 or so taste buds are located on the roofs of their mouths. Compared with the 10,000 taste buds in a human mouth, the birds' palate may not seem like much, but parrots do show definite preferences for certain foods.

09/02/2023

It’s pretty astounding to think that the world’s smallest parrot is has only an average head-to-tail length of just 3-4 inches. Located on New Guinea and the surrounding Pacific islands, Pygmy parrots are fast, agile and downright tiny birds. These exceptionally small parrots are native to New Guinea and the surrounding islands where they forage for food in thick brush and foliage.

Something that’s important to note with this species is that they are one of the only types of parrots that feed on mushrooms and fungus rather than insects.

09/02/2023

You might assume that parrots build nests on tree branches like most bird species. While some parrots do in fact build their nests this way, most prefer the additional security of actual holes and hollowed out areas inside the tree. This offers a greater level of protection against natural predators, allowing the mother parrot to care for her young in a safe, stress-free environment.

Some people assume that parrots aren't social animals, but this simply isn't true. On the contrary, parrots crave the attention and affection of their owners. While each and every parrot has their own unique personality, most prefer to spend time with their owners over playing with toys in their cage.

You might be surprised to learn that there are over 360 different parrot species, with more still being discovered. Most people are familiar with the Macaw, African Grey, budgie, etc, but there are literally hundreds of other species out there. Of course, not all of them are suitable for family pets, so do your own independent research before adopting one into your home.

08/02/2023

Parrots Are The Only Animal In The World Capable of Mimicking Human Speech

If you’ve ever owned a pet parrot, you probably know how much they enjoy mimicking their owners. Just talking to friends and family members in your parrot’s presence will allow them to pick up on what you’re saying and mimic it.

Contrary to what some people may believe, parrots are the world’s only animal capable of mimicking human speech. There are countless videos uploaded to YouTube showing just how graceful some parrots can sing and carry a tune, which is pretty impressive to say the least.

08/02/2023

If you’ve ever owned a pet parrot, you probably know how much they enjoy mimicking their owners. Just talking to friends and family members in your parrot’s presence will allow them to pick up on what you’re saying and mimic it.

Contrary to what some people may believe, parrots are the world’s only animal capable of mimicking human speech. There are countless videos uploaded to YouTube showing just how graceful some parrots can sing and carry a tune, which is pretty impressive to say the least.

07/02/2023

As a famous research subject, the African grey parrot Alex was said to have the intelligence of a human 5-year-old. Now the psittacine tribe can claim another brainy feat: tool use. Researchers at the University of York and the University of St. Andrews observed captive greater vasa parrots (Coracopsis vasa) using date pits and pebbles to pulverize cockle shells. Male vasas ate the powder and then offered a regurgitated calcium-rich snack to females before mating. Be thankful you get chocolates.

06/02/2023

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