Parrots have always been a special type of bird, whether on the shoulder of a pirate or revealing some kind of embarrassing information in a sitcom. Learn more about this fascinating bird by taking this quiz.
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Question 2 of 21
How many species of parrots are there?
250
350
500
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There are around 350 species of parrots.
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Question 3 of 21
What is the natural habitat of parrots?
sparsely populated countryside
cooler regions
tropical and subtropical regions
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Tropical and subtropical regions are where you find parrots.
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Question 4 of 21
How many native parrots were there in the United States?
one - the Carolina parakeet
macaws and cockatoos
10 different species
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Only one -- the Carolina parakeet -- which became extinct in the early 1900s.
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Question 5 of 21
How many toes does the parrot have?
two
three
four
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It has four toes: two facing forward and two backward.
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Question 6 of 21
What makes the parrot unique among birds?
Parrots can talk.
It holds food in one foot and balances on the other.
It has bright multi-colored plumage.
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The parrot uses one foot to grasp food while balancing on the other.
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Question 7 of 21
How long is the longest parrot?
40 inches (1 m)
50 inches (1.25 m)
60 inches (1.5 m)
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The hyacinth macaw can reach about 40 inches (1 m).
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Question 8 of 21
How do parrots communicate?
head gestures
whistling
squawking
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Parrots communicate by squawking, twittering or shrieking.
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Question 9 of 21
What is the usual diet of parrots?
lizards and chameleons
plants, fruit and seeds
tadpoles
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They mostly eat plants, fruit and seeds.
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Question 10 of 21
Do parrots build nests?
male builds a nest
nest in holes in trees or in rock crevices
take nests from smaller birds
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They usually nest in holes in trees or in rock crevices.
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Question 11 of 21
What is the partnership policy of the larger parrots?
tend to be polygamous
depends on age and fertility of female
tend to be monogamous
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Parrots tend to be monogamous and the largest species mates for life.
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Question 12 of 21
What makes the owl parrot of New Zealand so unusual?
The owl parrot does not really fly - it climbs trees then glides down to the ground.
It eats smaller invertebrates, such as insects.
It is the one parrot that is unable to mimic the human voice.
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It is mostly flightless -- it climbs trees then glides down to the ground.
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Question 13 of 21
Why do people keep parrots as pets?
easy to take care of
admire their beauty, intelligence and ability to mimic
keep flies an other insects away
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They are usually kept by people who admire their beauty, intelligence and ability to mimic the human voice.
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Question 14 of 21
Which of the Old World species is considered the best mimic?
great yellow-beak
Cockatiel
African grey
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The African grey parrot is considered the best mimic.
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Question 15 of 21
How varied does a pet parrot's diet need to be?
mainly seeds and grains
fresh fruit and vegetables, grains, seeds and well-done lean fish or meat
they eat anything
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It should include fresh fruit and vegetables, grains, seeds and well-cooked lean meat.
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Question 16 of 21
How much attention does parrot need?
need to be left alone mostly
need to be released from their cages once a week
need playful interaction
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Parrots, like other intelligent pets, need playful interaction with their owners
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Question 17 of 21
Do parrots display neurotic behavior?
If they are neglected or abused they scream excessively and pull their feathers.
Only in mating season do parrots behave in strange ways.
Parrots are totally consistent in their behavior.
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Neglected, abused or bored parrots can display neurotic behavior, such as excessive screaming or feather pulling.
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Question 18 of 21
For how long can the larger species of parrots live in captivity?
20 years
40 years
60 years
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Macaws, cockatoos, Amazons and African grays can live 60 or more years.
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Question 19 of 21
Why are parrots the world's most threatened group of birds?
fall prey to predators such as eagles
loss of natural habitat and collection as pets
global warming
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Because of loss of natural habitat and collection as pets, about 40 species have been declared endangered.
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Question 20 of 21
What is the most popular type of parrot pet?
budgerigars
macaw
cockatiel
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Budgerigars (budgies), originally from Australia, belong to the parakeet family, are popular because they are beautiful, gentle and easy to take care of.
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Question 21 of 21
What parrot is known as an opera singer?
canary-winged parakeet
macaw
yellow-headed Amazons
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The yellow-headed Amazons are famous for their singing and many have been known to learn arias from operas.
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