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1. African Grey Parrot
- Scientific name: Psittacus erithacus
- Known for: Exceptional talking ability and intelligence
- Color: Grey body, red tail
- Lifespan: 40–60 years
2. Macaws
- Known for: Large size, vivid colors, strong personalities
- Varieties: Blue-and-yellow Macaw, Scarlet Macaw, Hyacinth Macaw
- Lifespan: 50–80 years
3. Cockatoos
- Known for: Playful nature, expressive crests
- Common types: Sulphur-crested, Umbrella, Moluccan
- Color: Mostly white or pink
- Lifespan: 40–70 years
4. Budgerigar (Budgie)
- Scientific name: Melopsittacus undulatus
- Known for: Small size, friendly nature, easy to train
- Color: Green, yellow, blue, white variants
- Lifespan: 5–10 years
5. Amazon Parrots
- Known for: Loud calls, mimicry, and bold personalities
- Common types: Yellow-naped, Blue-fronted, Double Yellow-headed
- Color: Mostly green with colorful highlights
- Lifespan: 40–60 years
6. Lovebirds
- Known for: Strong pair bonds and affectionate behavior
- Color: Bright greens, yellows, blues, peach-faced
- Size: Small (5–7 inches)
- Lifespan: 10–15 years
7. Conures
- Known for: Playfulness, clownish antics, and social behavior
- Common types: Sun Conure, Green-cheeked Conure, Jenday Conure
- Color: Very colorful – especially yellows, greens, oranges
- Lifespan: 20–30 years
8. Eclectus Parrot
- Known for: Extreme sexual dimorphism (males and females look different)
- Male: Bright green
- Female: Red and purple
- Lifespan: 30–50 years
9. Quaker Parrot (Monk Parakeet)
- Known for: Social nature, nest-building, talking ability
- Color: Mostly green with grey chest
- Lifespan: 20–30 years
10. Indian Ringneck Parakeet
- Known for: Talking ability, elegance, and independence
- Color: Green, blue, yellow, albino
- Unique trait: Black ring on male’s neck
- Lifespan: 25–30 years
