Parrot

A parrot is a bird belonging to the family Psittacidae.

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Zoology

Parrots have a characteristic curved beak shape with the upper mandible having slight mobility in the joint with the skull and a generally erect stance.

All parrots are zygodactyl, having the four toes on each foot placed two at the front and two back.

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