The Parrot Family (Psittachidae) includes over three hundred species of brightly colored Birds ranging from Cockatoos to Parakeets. As Social Birds, Parrots prefer living in flocks. They often nest communally, with every Parrot Family having their own entrance.
What make a Parrot a Parrot are their curved, hooked bills, short legs, and odd toes. Parrots have their first and fourth toes turned backwards, and their middle two toes turned forward. Their toes make it easy for Parrots to climb trees, where They usually nest in tree holes.
What attracts people to Parrots are their colorful feathers, sociability, and intelligence. Scientists believe that Parrots have cognitive abilities equal to Porpoises and Primates. In addition, many people claim that Parrots are self-aware and have a consciousness.
Many species of Parrots are becoming extinct through the pet trade. Protected by international treaties, Parrots are still being smuggled illegally for profit. So much money can be made in the Parrot trade, that poachers will go to great lengths to trap Parrots such as destroying their nests and cutting down trees where the Parrots live.
Parrots are popular among people for their friendliness and sociability. We enjoy their company and they enjoy ours. In return for their friendship with us, Parrots need people to protect Them. Parrots teach interdependency by their relations with us and with each other.
Important Parrot Family’ Teaching: Beauty
“The parrot says, “I am truly beautiful.” This is apparent not only from its visual appeal, but also from its obvious social activity and interaction with birds of its own and other species. Parrot says, “Hey, I am also beautiful within.” Copyright: “Wisdom of Australian Animals”, Ann Fitzgerald-Williams.
Take time to read what the Individual Parrot Teachers have to Teach.
Conservation Note: Many Parrot species are endangered or are nearly extinct. They are protected by international treaties, and by laws in various countries.
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Parrot Photo copyrighted by Andreas Ryf, Visipix.com
Picture of Parrot copyrighted by Mary Ann Sterling
Va. Carper
July 23, 2007
