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The great beauty of their fur and their intelligence make parrots a great favorite for adoption. If they differ for something, it is by presenting a characteristic very curved beak, two front and two rear fingers and a large tongue that it uses to imitate all the sounds they perceive.
These winged ones include an incredible number of species (it is estimated that there are up to 700 different species), among which are some very popular such as the parakeet, the lovebird or the Amazon parrot, but also the white-knotted cockatoo and the nymph.
These types of birds have certain peculiarities that differentiate them from others, and that is that they are the most intelligent. But, without a doubt, one of the most striking characteristics of these is their long life expectancy , since it is estimated that some of them can live no less than 90 years. They can even be inheritable!
Although parrots are very easy to maintain when it comes to their diet, the truth is that they require much more care than we think, an aspect that experts emphasize. In the first place, they highlight the importance of having time to dedicate to the animal, since they need a lot of attention.
A fundamental aspect to take into account to keep our bird in perfect condition is to pay attention to the cage, which must be made of resistant materials and must be easy to clean. In this way, we can prevent infections and diseases derived from inadequate hygiene. In this sense, it should be noted that in the event of the slightest suspicion of disease, we should immediately go to a veterinarian specialized in this type of bird, who is also important to visit at least once a year as part of their periodic check-ups.
But what about food? It is very easy to feed parrots, you just have to take into account some basic aspects. Among the foods that we should never provide our animal are: chocolate, coffee, avocado, parsley and milk.
Since parrots are divided into several subspecies, it is important to underline the fact that depending on it, it will need some food or another. For example, if we have a macaw , the ideal thing is that we feed it based on sunflower seeds, corn, or wheat. Some nuts such as peanuts, almonds or pistachios are also beneficial for your health, not to mention lettuce, corn or even crumbled eggshell.
If our parrot is a cockatoo, we must know that the basis of its diet is oats, grapes and corn on the cob, among other things. When it comes to food, it should be noted that parakeets and lovebirds are very similar , since they both feel great with the mixture of birdseed, whole wheat bread, lettuce or spinach.
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