Parrot Guide

The Many Types of Parrots Unlike other types of pet birds, parrots have: Strong curved bills An upright stance Clawed feet with two toes pointing forward and two toes pointing backward The ability to learn to mimic human speech and other sounds If you are looking for a bird that likes to be handled and may learn to talk or mimic sounds, then a parrot might be the right type of pet bird for you (instead of a Canary or Finch, for example). Below are the many different species of parrots commonly kept as pets, organized by size. Easy Parrot Training Every parrot has the capacity to be a great, lovable companion. Unfortunately, parrot training doesn’t always come easy. If you are having trouble with your parrot and you’re looking for answers, then you’ve come to the right place. First, it’s important to realize that a difficult parrot is a relatively normal parrot. Your parrot isn’t particularly evil — he or she is just not trained yet.