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00:00 4 Evergreen Presents, 10 Most Beautiful Parrots In The World
00:04 10. Eclectus Parrots
00:10 This short-tailed parrot is native to the islands in Solomon, Sumba, New Guinea, and Australia.
00:19 It is famous for extreme differences in plumage colors of males and females.
00:27 Males of the species have emerald green plumage with some yellow spot on the head,
00:32 whereas the female are bright red and blue.
00:36 These parrots are very short-lived and only have a lifespan of up to 30 years.
00:44 9. Cockatoos
00:55 These predominantly white and black plumage parrots are mostly found in Australia,
01:00 Philippines, and Indonesia.
01:02 They are larger in size as compared to other parrots
01:07 and are found distributed in 29 species.
01:13 With an average lifespan of more than 30 years,
01:19 these gorgeous birds are highly social and make very favorable pets.
01:26 They live in the form of groups, with the biggest reported number of 32,000 in a single flock.
01:35 8. Macaws
01:43 Known as the "Giants of the Parrots,"
01:45 these vibrant-colored beasts are mostly found in the forests of South America.
01:51 They have a long, streamlined physique
01:56 and curvy beaks. Their diversely colorful plumage gives them their unique identities.
02:10 These birds can be up to 40 inches in length.
02:14 They are highly social and affectionate towards humans.
02:18 With more than 18 different species,
02:24 this bird is the most popular choice among pet lovers.
02:31 7. Conure
02:39 These small to medium-sized birds are found only in the Western Hemisphere.
02:45 They are 10 to 20 inches long with variable weights.
02:49 It lives in the form of flocks of 20 or more birds.
02:56 They are referred as "clown parrots" because of their extreme social behavior.
03:08 6. Lorikeets
03:10 This South Australian parrot breed is one of the most beautiful parrot species in the world.
03:18 It is also known as "Rainbow Lorikeet"
03:23 and is mostly endemic to the woodlands and rainforests of Queensland.
03:29 It is normally 12 inches in length and weighs around 150 grams.
03:37 Its bright greenish-yellow plumage is embellished by its deep blue colored head.
03:43 The males and females are nearly undistinguishable but can be
03:48 differentiated by a small difference in coloring.
03:51 It has an average lifespan of 30 years and has a very social nature.
03:57 5. Parakeet
04:05 A generic name used for any of the small to medium-sized parrot breed is "parakeet".
04:13 Their long feathered tail renders them unique from all the other parrots.
04:19 Its most common species is the budgie.
04:23 It is considered as the "beginner's bird" because of its highly social nature.
04:30 It reaches a maximum of 10 inches in length and has a bright green plumage.
04:35 It is also known for its ability to talk.
04:41 In terms of learning how to talk, these birds beat all the other rivals in the market.
04:48 4. African Greys
04:53 The African Grey parrot is the oldest citizen species on the planet.
05:00 It is a medium-sized parrot with a grey plumage and a bright red tail.
05:05 Its sparkling orange eyes and beautiful patterns make it a unique bird of its kind.
05:12 It typically weighs around 400 grams and is 13 inches in length.
05:17 It has an amazing ability to learn new words
05:23 and speaks fluently with little training.
05:28 In addition to all this, it is one of the most intelligent birds in the world.
05:33 3. Bronze-winged parrot
05:41 Found in the woodlands and forests of South America,
05:46 this cute bird is famous for its dark patchy chin and pink-feathered look.
05:53 The beak is pale yellow and the underpants are a dark bronze-green color.
05:58 It is nearly 11 inches in size and normally weighs around 200 grams.
06:04 This parrot breed likes to stay in solitude if in the wild.
06:12 But for the birds in captivity, they behave normally.
06:22 They have a lifespan of around 30 years.
06:24 2. Cockatiels
06:30 Found in the wetlands of Australia, the cockatiel is the smallest bird of the cockatoo family.
06:38 Initially considered to be a small cockatoo,
06:41 recent research has casted it into a separate category of species.
06:50 It has a vertically erectile crest just like the cockatoo, which is used to express its
06:55 emotional state. It has a normal size between 12 to 13 inches, which is smaller as compared
07:05 to other cockatoo species. It has a shorter lifespan of about 20 years only.
07:10 1. Hawk-headed parrots
07:20 The hawk-headed parrot is also known as the red fan parrot
07:24 and is mostly endemic to the Amazonian rainforests.
07:30 It is normally found in multiple regions like Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia, and Brazil.
07:38 It has elongated neck feathers which are raised like a fan.
07:46 These feathers make them look bigger and are helpful in particular situations.
07:50 They are around 14 inches in length and have variable weights.
07:54 With a lifespan of about 40 years,
07:59 this bird is considered to be one of the most beautiful ones in the world.
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