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Parrots

Parrots are a group of birds that includes New Zealand parrots, cockatoos, true parrots and broad-tailed parrots. There are 353 species of parrots alive today. The articles listed below provide information about the characteristics, classification and evolution of parrots.

Parrots
Parrots are a group of birds that are known for their colorful plummage and the large, noisy flocks they form. This profile explores basic facts about parrots including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other bird groups.

Orange-Bellied Parrot
The orange-bellied parrot is a critically endangered species of parrot endemic to southern Australia. This profile explores basic facts about parrots including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other parrots.

Cockatoos
Cockatoos are a group of parrots that include cockatiels, cockatoos and corellas. This profile explores basic facts about cockatoos including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other parrots.

True Parrots
True parrots are a group of parrots that include lories, lorikeets and typical parrots. True parrots are found primarily throughout the Southern Hemisphere.

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