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30 Colorful Facts About Parrots
Did you know that the name for a collective group of parrots is known as a pandemonium of parrots?
Parrots are unquestionably among the most vibrantly colored birds on the planet.
Although they are well-known for their ability to talk back and sit on pirates’ shoulders, there is a huge variety of these intelligent birds, which means there is a lot more to learn about them than you might think!
So take a look at these 30 fun and interesting facts about parrots!
#1 It is estimated that there are approximately 550 wild parrots in New York City, with the majority of them concentrated in Queens and Brooklyn. No one knows for certain how they got there, but we do know that it was not a natural migration route for them. The most widely accepted theory is that they managed to get away from a shipment headed for JFK International Airport.
#2 Waldo, a gray parrot, is the lead and only vocalist for a death metal band called Hatebeak. Waldo is the band’s lead and only vocalist.
