Birds are nature-groomed, tidy, beautiful, and attractive because of its colorful feathers. 6. Unlike any other pet, parrots never get contaminated easily being caged and are not able to stray on grounds. TYPICAL PET PARROTS There are many parrot classifications from so many kinds in various countries of origin. The lengthiest life span among birds; some only last up to 30 years, maximum life of African Gray is 60 years old. 3. Could adapt easily on common fruits, vegetables and nuts as in the wilds, in its human captivity environment. 4. Capable in associating human words with their meanings to certain degree. The site also features different parrot monthly and conducts talks and discussions regularly. The guest speakers present research reports and also conduct toy-making sessions. The EPPA mainly focuses on aspects of keeping healthy and happy pet parrots. In their meetings, helpful information on topics like parrot nutrition, health, and behavior are featured. Here are some things that you have to take into consideration before buying a parrot for a pet. Read on and think long and hard about each item. Remember that parrots are not exactly cheap. Once you buy them, you won t have any choice but to take care of them. 1. Parrots are noisy Mimicries may seem cute for a while but after several weeks of non-stop noise, it would eventually become a bother. If you are not used to having pets as messy as parrots and you are about to have one, you might want consider placing its cage where cleaning materials are accessible. 3. You should also consider the attention you can give and the attention your parrot pet will need. Being social flock animals, parrots are known to enjoy utmost attention. Senegal parrots can be divided into three sub-species that can easily be characterized by the color of their bellies as well as by their following names that include Poicephalus senegalus senegalus hailing from Southern Mauritania, southern Mali to Guinea and from the Island of Los, these are known as the nominate race and has a yellow belly; Poicephalus senegalus versteri originates from the Ivory Coast and Ghana east to western Nigeria and has red belly; and Poicephalus senegalus mesotypus coming from Eastern and North- eastern Nigeria, northern Cameroon into south-western Chad and has an orange belly.