South America

South American Parrots

The greatest variety of parrots is found in South and Central America. Often referred to as New World Parrots.

Macaws

  • Found mostly in tropical rain forests

  • Live up to 60 years

  • Very Large between 12 and 40 inches long tail to beak

  • Their beaks can break open coconuts

Parrotlets

  • Ranging from Central to South America

  • Live 20 to 40 years

  • Small 3 to 5 inches long tail to beak

  • Flocks range from 4 to 100 birds

Amazon Parrots

  • Range from Mexico in North America throughout Central and South America

  • Live up to 50 years

  • Medium sized up to 15 inches tail to beak

  • Have personalities like 2 year old human children