10 Most Beautiful Parrot Species That Will Take Your Breath Away

By Rajni Pandey | July 31, 2024

Hyacinth Macaw

The largest macaw, known for its cobalt blue feathers and yellow eye rings. Hyacinth Macaws are found in South America.

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Rainbow Lorikeet

Vividly colored with a blue head, green wings, and an orange-yellow chest. Trichoglossus moluccanus is native to Australia and nearby islands.

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Scarlet Macaw

Vibrant red, yellow, and blue plumage distinguish the Scarlet Macaw. Ara macao inhabits Central and South American rainforests.

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Eclectus Parrot

Males are bright green, and females are red and purple. Eclectus roratus is found in New Guinea, northeastern Australia, and nearby islands.

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Blue-and-Yellow Macaw

With a blue back and wings and a golden yellow chest, Ara ararauna is native to South American forests.

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African Grey Parrot

Known for its intelligence and mimicking ability, the African Grey Parrot has gray plumage with a red tail. Psittacus erithacus is found in West and Central African rainforests.

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Sun Conure

The small Sun Conure is brightly colored with yellow, orange, and green feathers. Aratinga solstitialis is native to northeastern South America.

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Red-and-Green Macaw

Also called the Green-winged Macaw, it is primarily red with green and blue wings. Ara chloropterus inhabits South American tropical forests.

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Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo

Soft pink and white feathers with a colorful crest distinguish Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo. Lophochroa leadbeateri is found in arid regions of Australia.

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Indian Ringneck Parakeet

This parakeet has green plumage with black and rose-colored neck rings. Psittacula krameri is native to South Asia and Africa and is popular in aviculture.

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