True parrots
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- For other uses, see Parrot (disambiguation).
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The true parrots are about 330 species of bird belonging to the Psittacidae, one of the two families in the biological order Psittaciformes. The other family of are the Cacatuidae (or cockatoos).
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Phylogeny
The classification of the family is discussed in detail under Psittaciformes.
Image gallery
 A macaw |
 A pet double yellow headed amazon |
Species list
Species list of parrots sorted:
Books
- Bruce Thomas Boehner - Parrot Culture. Our 2.500-year-Long Fascination with the World's Most Talkative Bird (2004)
External links
- ParrotScience.com - Articles, podcast and news about pet birds and wild birds.
- Parrot rescue, adoption, and sanctuary resources
- The parrot trade and issues facing captive parrots
- Valuable information on Parrot Rescue and Adoption
- Parrot-related news and views from around the world
- Psittapedia - Parrot World News
- Southern California Parrot Project - information about introduced parrots in California
- Stamps featuring members of the Parrot family
- Araproject Where parrots are free in flying colourde:Eigentliche Papageien
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