parrot
A bird in the Psittaciformes order characterized by a short, powerful hooked beak, high intelligence, social nature and talent for mimicry. Most are brightly-colored, but some, like the alpine kea, have quite dull plumage.
Parrots have zygodactyl feet in which two toes point backward and two forward.
See also
* Budgerigar (bird)* Cockatiel
* Cockatoo
* Kakapo
* Kea (animal)
* Lovebird
* Macaw
** Blue-and-yellow macaw
** Hyacinth macaw
** Red-and-green macaw
** Scarlet macaw
* Parakeet
* Tag Group:Birds
Aliases: none