Characteristic features of parrots include a strong, curved bill, an
upright stance, strong legs, and clawed
zygodactyl feet. Many parrots are vividly
coloured, and some are multi-coloured. Most parrots exhibit little or no
sexual dimorphism in the visual spectrum. They form the most variably
sized bird order in terms of length. The most important components of
most parrots' diets are seeds, nuts, fruit, buds, and other plant
material.
A few species sometimes eat animals and carrion, while the
lories and lorikeets are specialised for feeding on floral nectar and
soft fruits. Almost all parrots nest in tree hollows (or nest boxes in
captivity), and lay white eggs from which hatch altricial (helpless)
young.
Parrots, are among the most intelligent birds, along with:
- Ravens
- Crows
- Jays
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