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Parakeets / Parrots | | Parakeets to Parrots
Compared to the other popular cage birds, the larger members of the parrot family are a different kettle of fish altogether.
With a long life expectancy (up to 30 years and more), a parrot is along term commitment. If you are prepared to invest a lot of money, time and attention you will be well rewarded with strong bonds of affection, entertaining behaviour and a devoted friendship for life. Don't consider buying a parrot until you've done some prior research.
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Parrot
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| Native Origins |
| South america, Africa, South East Asia & Australia |
| Species |
| There are over 300 species of Parrot in the wild. with recent advances in breeding research, about 280 species have now been bred successfully in captivity. |
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Size/Lifespan |
| Sizes vary greatly according to the species, from small parrotlets of 8ins (20cms) to the large Macaws at up to 1 metre long! Many larger Parrots can live well into their 20's or 30's, and have been known to live much longer than that. the oldest recorded parrot was a cockatoo, which was said to reach the ripe old age of 120! |
| Pet Appeal |
| In spite of the undoubted devotion shown to their owners and their unique talent for mimicry , many of the most popular parrots are noisy, destructive and expensive. Inexperienced bird keepers should practice good bird husbandry first with a cockatiel. However, when you do get a parrot - you can be sure you've got an entertaining companion for life! | | |
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