Parrots stamp catalogue

3,544 items

All birds of the order of the Conures are considered parrots here, including the cockatoos and New Zealand parrots. Related to the songbirds and falcons, they have a curved bill and two toes in front and two behind. More

All birds of the order of the parrots (Psittaciformes) are considered here as parrots. In addition to the real parrots, these are also the cockatoos and the New Zealand parrots. They are related to the songbirds and the falcons. They are characterized by a curved bill and by two toes that are opposite the other two toes. This makes them good climbers. They are social and intelligent birds, often nesting in tree hollows. They mainly eat seeds, nuts, buds, flowers and leaves. Parrots live in tropical and subtropical regions. Their plumage and ability to imitate the human voice make them popular pets. The other side of the coin is that by catching parrots from the wild for trade, a number of species are endangered, such as the hyacinth macaw. Escaped pets have also created feral populations in other areas. For example, the ring-necked parakeet is expanding further and further in the Netherlands.

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3,544

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Oldest item

Maroon shining parrot (1897)