Spix Macaw

Parrot Family

All parrots of the world belong to the order Psittaciformes. In this there are two different families: Cacatuidas and Psittacidae. Cockatoo belong to the family first, while the second includes all parrots real world.

Each family has parrots subfamilies within it, and subspecies in this. Aras, for example, belong to the family Psittacidae. Macaws are a group of sub-family. Among the macaws, there are at least 17 members:

* Hyacinthe
* Glaucous Macaw
* Lear's Macaw
* Spix Macaw
* Blue and Yellow Macaw, blue and gold macaw or
Ara Caninded *
* Military Macaw
* Macaw
* Scarlet Macaw
* Green-winged Macaw
* Red-fronted Macaw
* Yellow-collared Macaw
* Severe or severe Macaw Ara
* In red-bellied Macaw
* Illiger Macaw of
Blue-headed Macaw * To
* Red-shouldered Macaw

Most Popular

People differ in their opinions, including parrots are more beloved. Some watch parrot fashion. Others consider the most common in pet stores. Some speak of what is most popular in this country or that, but of all the parrots in the world, five are most often called the Popular.

1. Parakeets: The common Parakeet, Budgerigar to be more precise, eastern Australia, and is often chosen as pets for children or those who are beginners, the care of birds, in part because of its low price. Colorful little "parakeets" are robust, require little space and require no maintenance is much lower than larger birds. They are very intelligent, and although the content of whistling or singing softly, some do learn a few words. The name "Parrot" comes from the Australian aboriginal name for the parrot. It means "eat", but most of "Budgie" owners would be horrified to hear you say so. Among the parrots of the world is probably the least expensive in both initial and maintenance costs.

2. Cockatiels: Another Australian species, these medium sized parrots are known for sophisticated whistling and singing. Although they can be taught to speak, many people find that the birds prefer to whistle and mimic random sounds, like a cell phone rings. A drawback of the cockatiel is a powdery substance he uses to keep its water-proof wings, so that owners often find their dusty fingers after handling the bird.

3. Conures Sun: Among the world's parrots, Conures Sun is one of the brightest. Their plumage is red, orange, yellow, blue and green. Sun Conures have been known to speak well, but beware! These parrots often scream and shout rather than talk. Their length of 12 inches means they require a smaller than large parrot cage, but you and your family may require earplugs. If you train your Sunnie reduce his voice, you can enjoy his antics as these parrots tend to be playful.

4. Parrots: parrot, parrots, especially the Pacific, is one of the smallest Parrots known the world - about 4 inches long! They are also one of the most pernicious and courageous of all the parrots in the world. These small parrots learn to talk in a voice that resembles that of a robot. This little voice, size, and the fact that they do not scream, make them ideal for those who need a quiet companion.

5. African Greys: African gray parrots are probably the most intelligent of the parrot world, and indeed, of all birds. These parrots are not as colorful as some. They are mainly gray, as its name indicates. They have a bright red or maroon tail, although, according to the subspecies. African Greys are very good at imitation, learning, sometimes as much as 1000 to 2000 words. They learn other sounds, too, and can quickly learn to imitate a jet engine if you walk into an airport with.