Parrots range in size from 3 inches to 40 inches.

A Hyacinth macaw is the largest parrot.

Almost all parrots make their nests in tree cavities

Macaws have few natural predators.

Macaws are monogamous and mate for life.

Only 10 out of 100 parrots learn to talk.

Macaws prefer higher elevation forests.

All parrots eggs are pure white.

With most species of parrots, you cannot tell the difference between male & female without a DNA test.

Pet parrots regurgitate as a sign of affection.

Parrots are most vocal at sunrise & sunset.

Parrots have the highest percentage of threatened species in all the bird species.

Ten species of parrot have gone extinct since mankind started keeping track.

The main threat to macaws are the loss of their habitat.

In the last 100 years, over half of the world's tropical forests have been destroyed.