Basic Information
Lorikeets are a type of parrot that belongs to the family Psittaculidae, making them cousins to other colorful parrots like budgerigars and cockatoos!
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Eagles’ eyes are so large that they take up most of the space in their skull — they can’t even turn them in their sockets!
Basic Information
The word “parrot” likely comes from the French “perrot,” meaning “little Peter.” Scientists call the parrot family “Psittaciformes,” from the Greek word “psittakos” for parrot.
Physical Characteristics
Many male finches change their feather colors during breeding season, becoming brighter to attract females!
Chickadees prefer to eat from the highest branches first, then work their way down!