15 Different Types of Parrots and their Habitats in India

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Parrots are wonderful, colourful birds that are found mostly in tropical regions as well as sub-tropical areas. They are known as Psittacines. These birds are from the order Psittaciformesand are then divided into three families, viz. Psittacoidea, Cacatuoidea and also Strigopoidea. Parrots are extremely colourful birds with feathers that can be long or short. Some of them are multicoloured too. There are many different types of parrots that are classified according to their size. They are intelligent birds who have the ability to speak. There has been a danger to their population due to poaching, but strict laws are now into place to save these birds.

Types of Parrots and Their Names:

Parrots are colourful birds that have a strong and curved bill, strong legs and claws. The birds have colourful feathers that can be single or multi. They eat mainly seeds, nuts, buds, and fruits. And, they make their nests in the hollow of trees and lays eggs that are white in colour. They hatch their young who are normally helpless little ones.

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Small Size:

They are about 10-20cms in height.

Budgies: These are about 10 – 15 cm in height. They are also known as Parakeet. Perfect talkers, they can learn to speak well and also do a lot of tricks. Their lifespan is about 7 to 15 years when kept in captivity.
Lovebirds: These African beauties are also some of the most popular choices. There are several varieties of these parrots with vivid colour feathers. Parrots are great pets who learn tricks. Their lifespan is about 15 to 25 years.
Parrotlets: This is the smallest species of parrots and one of the cutest. These species need exercise as well as socialisation. They do learn tricks and are perfect partners. These parrots live up to 30 years.

Medium Size:

They are about 23-33cms in height.

Conures: These beautiful parrots are 10-15inches tall and are perfect medium size birds. They are loud birds so it can be bothered for some people in your apartment. They are intelligent and can speak.
Quaker Parrots: Quaker parrots are about 12 inches in height and need a good size cage to keep them in. They are loud too but great companions.
Asiatic Parakeets: Here are some great parrots that are medium-sized and perfect companions. They can learn to talk and do tricks as well.