This makes the parrot one of the most agile birds in the world. Parrots walk with what seems to be a slight hobble, due to the position of their toes. The majority of birds in the parrot family also carry large, hooked beaks. Thanks in part to their hooked bills, parrots are able to chisel open nuts and berries effortlessly. The conveniently shaped bill is also used as a third foot by most species, to aid in maneuvering.
Parrots have unusually large heads, short necks, stocky bodies, rounded tails and strong feet.
Likewise, weight of the parrot varies, as well, from a few ounces to more than 3 pounds. The parrot's most notorious quality is their ability to mimic speech patterns. Parrots have a keen sense of hearing and sight. Domesticated parrots familiarize themselves with movement and voice patterns and are able to mimic human behavior and words almost perfectly. The Amazon parrot is famous for not only mimicking voices, but dog barks, cat meows and other household noises.