10 Interesting Facts About Parrot You Didn't Knew

Two toes forward, two backward! Parrots use feet like hands—to climb, eat, and even ‘high-five.’ Only 4% of birds have this superpower.

Some macaws live 80+ years—outlasting most pets. The oldest recorded parrot, Cookie the Cockatoo, died at 83!

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Parrots have fewer than 100 taste buds (humans: 10,000!). They prioritize texture over flavor. Sweet treats? They don’t care!

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Like humans, parrots prefer one foot for tasks. Scientists use this to study brain asymmetry.

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New Zealand’s kākāpō is the only flightless parrot. It climbs trees, weighs 9 lbs, and smells like honey! Critically endangered.

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Parrot feathers contain pigments that kill bacteria. Their vibrant colors aren’t just pretty—they’re survival tech!

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“A macaw’s beak is stronger than a pitbull’s bite! They crack palm nuts even monkeys can’t open.

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Parrots see ultraviolet light, helping them spot ripe fruit and mates. Their world is a neon rainbow!

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Rich Romans kept African Greys as pets. They cost more than slaves! Some even spoke Latin.

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Many parrots stay with one partner forever. Separated pairs show signs of depression—they even ‘grieve.’

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