5 Most Beautiful Parrots In The World
0Number 1: Sulphur Crested Cockatoo.
The Sulphur Crested Cockatoo is a large and beautiful parrot species, known for its distinctive sulfur-yellow crest. They can be found in Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia. They are usually between 17 to 25 inches tall and have white plumage. The male and female birds are almost alike. However, they have different colored eyes, the females have reddish-brown eyes while the male birds have dark brown eyes. They also have a wide variety of loud calls.
Number 2: Bronze Winged Parrot.
These medium-sized parrots are native to South America. Their plumage is mostly dark purple or blue in coloration, but they do have a bronze patch on their wings, hence their name.
They are friendly, intelligent, and playful birds, so they are considered great pets. With proper training, they can learn how to mimic human voices. In the wild, they live in tree cavities, and the female bird lays three or four eggs with an incubation period that lasts for 36 days.
Number 3: Dusky Lory.
These extremely playful and active birds are some of the most popular pet parrots in the world. They can mimic human speech very well and also enjoy interacting with people. They originate from Papua New Guinea and are also known as white-rumped lories.
These parrots are just 9.5 inches tall. The male and female birds look alike, and they have a bright orange-colored upper chest, grey legs, cream-colored rump, and a dark orange-colored beak. Their diet consists of fruits, seedS, and nectar.
Number 4: Galah.
These beautiful birds are easily identified, thanks to their pink chest and face. Galah parrots are also known as rose-breasted cockatoos. They are found across all regions of Australia in large flocks.
They can be up to 14 inches tall. The top of their heads and tail are gray. The male and females look alike, but their eyes can be distinguished, dark brown in males and pinkish-red in females.
Number 5: Blue and Yellow Macaw.
The Blue and Yellow Macaw is a large species of parrot that is native to South America. They live in humid forests and swamps. Their striking colors and ability to talk make blue and yellow macaws one of the most popular parrots to keep pets. They Are extremely friendly, intelligent, and love to interact with people and learn different tricks.
Sources:
Sulphur Crested Cockatoo:
http://www.birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/sulphur-crested-cockatoo
Bronze Winged Parrot:
https://www.petguide.com/breeds/bird/bronze-winged-parrot/
Dusky Lory:
https://www.beautyofbirds.com/duskylory.html
Galah:
https://www.thesprucepets.com/rose-breasted-cockatoos-390569
Blue and Yellow Macaw:
https://lafeber.com/pet-birds/species/blue-and-gold-macaw/