Top 10 Largest Parrots in the World

By Rajni Pandey | August 27, 2024

Reaching 100 cm, this striking cobalt-blue parrot is the largest by length, weighing 1.2–1.7 kg and known for its powerful beak.

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Hyacinth Macaw

A flightless, nocturnal parrot from New Zealand, the Kakapo weighs 2–4 kg and grows up to 64 cm, making it the heaviest parrot.

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Kakapo

This 95 cm long parrot, weighing 1–1.7 kg, is famous for its red feathers with green and blue wings.

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Green-Winged Macaw

A 90 cm parrot with vibrant red, yellow, and blue feathers, it weighs 900–1,200 g and is easily recognizable.

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Scarlet Macaw

Growing up to 86 cm and weighing 900–1,300 g, this parrot features striking blue and yellow plumage.

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Blue-and-Yellow Macaw

At 95 cm and 1–1.7 kg, this macaw resembles the Green-Winged but with more red on its body.

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Red-and-Green Macaw

Reaching 52 cm and weighing 850–1,100 g, this pink parrot is known for its large, striking crest.

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Moluccan Cockatoo

This white parrot, growing up to 50 cm and weighing 800–1,000 g, is notable for its bright yellow crest.

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Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo

At 85 cm and 1–1.3 kg, this green-feathered parrot from Central America is critically endangered.

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Great Green Macaw

Growing up to 45 cm and weighing 400–600 g, this pink-and-white parrot has a beautiful red-and-yellow crest.

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Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo