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What is a characteristic feature of parrots?
What is a characteristic feature of parrots?
Where are the majority of parrot species found?
Where are the majority of parrot species found?
Which family of parrots includes cockatoos?
Which family of parrots includes cockatoos?
Where is the greatest diversity of parrots found?
Where is the greatest diversity of parrots found?
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What enhances the popularity of parrots as pets?
What enhances the popularity of parrots as pets?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Parrots
- One characteristic feature of parrots is their ability to mimic human speech and other sounds.
Distribution of Parrots
- The majority of parrot species are found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Classification of Parrots
- The family of parrots that includes cockatoos is Cacatuidae.
Diversity of Parrots
- The greatest diversity of parrots is found in the Amazon rainforest and the tropical regions of Indonesia.
Popularity of Parrots as Pets
- Their bright plumage, ability to mimic human speech, and intelligence enhance the popularity of parrots as pets.
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Test your knowledge of parrots with this quiz on the order Psittaciformes. Learn about the different families and species of parrots, their habitats, and unique characteristics.
