Parrot

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Parrot Lessons and Research
Parrots are known for their brightly colored feathers, hooked beaks, and
intelligence. The parrot family includes more than 350 species of parrots,
parakeets, lories, lorikeets, cockatoos, and macaws.
Range
Where in the world do parrots live?
Parrots are mainly found in the warm, tropical places of the world, although some
do live in cold climates. They can be found in all of South America, New Zealand,
and Australia, the majority of North and South Africa, and even in the mountains of
Afghanistan.
Look for a map online that will show you the range of where parrots live.
 Complete Parrot Map
Parrot Anatomy
Hooked Beaks
A trait all parrots have in common is a hooked, curved beak. They have different
shapes and sizes for each parrot that are meant to help them eat different types of
food. Some parrots have bills that are thick and tough to help them break apart
and eat nuts. Other parrots have longer beaks that can be used like little shovels to
dig up small plants. Some parrots have sharp, pointed bills to scrape plant pods of
their seeds. Finally, other parrots drink nectar and eat pollen out of flowers, so
their beaks are smaller and weaker from being unused.
 Complete Beaks Envelope Fold Book
Parrot Tails
When compared to other species of birds, parrots have some of the most amazing
tails. They come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes, from short and stout,
pointed and long, wide and outstretched, to a combination of any of the traits
mentioned.
 Complete Tails Simple Fold
How Are Parrots Designed for the Tropical Forest?
Parrots have three specific three methods for living in the tropical forests:
camouflage, strong feet, and strong muscles.
Camouflage: Parrots are vibrant and very colorful, but even though they may seem
obvious to spot, they blend in with the bright leaves, fruits and flowers dotted in
the tropical forests, confusing their predators and keeping the birds safe and
camouflaged.
Muscles: Parrots have stout bodies and are actually very heavy when compared to
other birds. Although their bones are hollow, they need strong muscles for flying
and climbing around from tree to tree.
Feet: They also have strong feet, with four toes that can grab and carry fruits and
nuts similar to how humans do. Two of their toes point forward, and two of their
toes point backward.
Their feet and legs are so strong, parrots can use one foot to grab ahold of a
branch and hang upside down, while eating a snack of seeds with the other at the
same time.
 Complete Designed for the Tropical Forest Side by Side
Parrot Nests
Parrots make their homes in different types of nests. Some like to live in cactuses
when trees are hard to find, others use the ground and find little crevices and
cracks in rocks to make a home. Some live inside hollow spots in trees while others
find sticks and twigs to build a nest in tree branches. A few species of parrots like to
dig into termite mounds to make their nests.
 Complete Parrot Nests Fan
Parrot Parents
Baby parrots are dependent on their parents when they hatch. Babies don’t have
many feathers, and their eyes don’t open until they are two weeks old. Mothers
stay with the baby birds while fathers go out and hunt for food for the family.
 Complete Parrot Parents Matchbook
Parrots as Pets
Parrots are beautiful creatures and can spice up your homes as a pet. They can
keep you company by talking to you and they’re pretty to look at, but be warned,
they can be really hard to take care of. Parrots are loud, messy with their food, and
some even like to take a stab at your hands to see if they can crack them open like
a nut. Parrots are also expensive – some cost up to and more than $5,000.
 Complete Parrots as Pets Pros/Cons Matchbook
Parrot Lifespan
Parrots live for a long time when compared to other animals, and bigger parrots
can live as long as a human. In captivity, Cockatoos have been known to live as long
as 70 years and even older! Picture your grandma next time you go to the zoo and
see a parrot.
 Complete Parrot Lifespan Matchbook
Endangered Parrots
Sadly, parrots are in danger. People capture parrots to smuggle and sell as pets.
Parrots are also in danger because their habitats are being destroyed for people to
use the wood and other resources. Something you can do to help parrots is to
make sure that when you buy a parrot, it isn’t one that has been captured and
smuggled.
 Complete Endangered Shutterflap Book
Just for Fun: Parrot Jokes
What do you get when you cross a cat with a parrot? A carrot.
Which side of a parrot has the most beautiful feathers? The outside, of course!
What do you get if you cross a centipede and a parrot? A walkie-talkie.
 Complete Parrot Jokes Simple Fold (add your favorite joke or jokes to this mini-
book)
Sources:
Zoobooks: Parrots
National Geographic
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Parrot Anatomy Side by Side Book
Directions: Cut out the cover book. Fold in half. Cut out the three little books.
Fold in half. Use the books to discuss how parrots are designed for life in the
tropical forest. Paste little books inside the cover book.

Designed for the

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Parrot Anatomy Side by Side Book

Parrot Feet

Strong
Muscles

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Parrot Anatomy Side by Side Book

Camouflage

Parrot Fun Facts Simple Fold

Fun
Facts
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Directions: Cut out book as one piece. Fold in half.

Parrot
Jokes

Directions: Cut on solid. Fold on dotted. Record information about parrot tails
inside.

Tails

Parrot Anatomy Simple Folds

Hooked Beaks

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Pet Parrots Matchbook
Directions: Cut out book as one piece and fold matchbook style. Under “pros,”
write the positive things about having a parrot as a pet. Under “cons,” write the
negative things about having a parrot as a pet.

Owning a Pet Parrot

Pros Cons

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Parrot Nest Fan

Directions: PRINT ON CARDSTOCK. Cut out each oval. Write one type of nest on
each piece. Stack together with cover on top and secure with a brass fastener.

Parrot Nests

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Parrot Nest Fan

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Parrot Parents Matchbook & Parrot Lifespan Matchbook
Directions: Cut books out. Fold on lines (matchbook style).
Use Parent Parrots to record facts about how parrots take care of their babies.
Use Lifespan to record information about how long parrots live in the wild and in
captivity.

Parrot Parents Parrot Lifespan

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 Parrot Range Map Book

Where Are Parrots?

Directions: Cut out book as one piece. Fold in half. Color the places on the map
where parrots live and paste it inside the book.
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Endangered Parrots Shutterfold

Cut on solid lines. Fold on dotted.

What Can
I Do
to Help?

Why Are
Parrots in
Danger?

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Parrots Coloring Image

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