Some Interesting Facts About Parrots You Should Know
Parrots learn well, and they learn fast.
If you haven't already witnessed it, know that parrots are one of the most intelligent birds out there.
They are capable of associating words with objects and situations, and can even use tools and solve problems.Some scientists argue that they have the IQ equivalent to that of a four-year-old.
What's more? Parrots are quite playful.
One thing that makes parrots pretty popular pets is their ability to learn and imitate sounds.
Not only can they learn/imitate sounds of other animals, they can copy different environmental sounds and even human speech.
African grey parrots, parakeets, Amazon parrots and macaws are the best at imitating sounds.
In fact, one African grey parrot was able to speak over a 100 words.
The lifespan of a parrot varies across species. But some of them actually outlive their owners.
While small parrots usually live for 15-20 years, medium-sized parrots live for 25-30 years, whereas large parrots can live up to 100 years.
The record for the oldest living parrot is held by one cockatoo, namely Cookie, who was 82-years-old, when it passed away in 2016.
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