At one time, the US was home to a native parrot species of parrot known as the Carolina Parakeet. Unfortunately, they went extinct due to human activities with their last sighting being in 1910. However, you can still find some non-native parrots in the US. Let's learn a bit about a few of those birds and how they got here.
Today we're going to take a look at some of the most eye-catching, colorful parrots on our planet. With so many beautiful parrots to choose from, coming up with only a few isn't easy, but here are some of the most commonly admired species.
Issues with climate, predators, human activities and more are all things parrots have to deal with no matter where they are from. Understanding some of those challenges can not only help with conservation efforts, but it can also help us to better understand the needs of birds in our home and why they behave the way that they do.
Parrots have found themselves getting cozy in some pretty unexpected locations around the world. Their intelligence and propensity to adapt despite challenges they face has helped them adjust to some very interesting locations.