Virtual Amazon Tour-Parrots Parrots form a large group of colorful birds that reside in forested, warm, tropical regions. There are approximately 350 species of parrots. They range in size from 3 inches to over 3 feet long. Parrots are characterized by their thick, hooked bills and long tails. They also have short legs and feet with 2 toes pointing forwards and 2 toes pointing backwards.
Parrots are very noisy and sociable birds.
They feed on fruits, nuts, seeds and buds. Parrots choose one mate that they keep for life. Female parrots lay round, white eggs and deposit them in the holes of trees, on the ground, and in the cracks of rocks.