Parrot articles

What are the physical characteristics of a parrot?

The physical makeup of parrots, members of the order Psittaciformes, reveals a set of specialized adaptations geared tow...

What is the difference between Kākā and kea?

New Zealand is home to some truly unique avian inhabitants, and among the most charismatic are the native parrots. When ...

What is special about a kea?

The Kea stands alone in the avian world; it is the world’s only true alpine parrot [^8]. Native to the dense beech fores...