Parrots have different kinds of feathers much like other birds. These feathers help insulate parrots, keep them dry in the rain, and in some cases display emotions.

Types of feathers include:

• contour feathers, which cover most of the body

• rectrices which are tail feathers

• downy feathers, which provide insulation and are underneath contour feathers

Wings have special types of feathers, the flight feathers are:

• Primary, the largest

• Secondary, mid length

• Tertiaries, smallest