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 This
week, let’s learn about an animal that is a great companion. Think the article
is about dogs? Sure, they are great companions. But, in this article,
we will discuss parrots. There are
countless breeds of parrots. Just like
dogs, there are many different kinds with unique features.
All parrots have curved beaks. They have four toes on each foot, two pointing
forward and two projecting backward. Almost all parrots
love eating fruits, flowers, and seeds. Unlike other birds, all parrots
don’t eat insects. However, there are
some parrots that eat insects.
Parrots are birds that hate the cold. That’s why they can only be found in warm climates all over the world. The greatest
diversities can be found in Australasia, Central America and South
America. Many parrots are kept as pets. They are intelligent, charismatic
and very musical. I bet you’ve seen a parrot talk in a movie.
Well, parrots can really learn human speech. Out of all the parrots,
the male African gray parrot
uses animal speech the best. Parrots are long living birds. They have
can live up to 80 years.
Due to industrialization, many parrots
in tropical countries are losing their homes. Many of them are considered
endangered. On the other hand, some have
migrated to the warm areas
of the U.S., and their population is expanding quickly. |
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