10 Most Beautiful Parrots on Planet Earth

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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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