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