Parrot Fun for Kids: Facts, Videos & Coloring Page Activities

Parrot

Parrots are colorful, smart birds that can live in forests, jungles, and even homes as pets. They are famous for their bright feathers, fun personalities, and many can learn to copy sounds and words. Kids love parrots because they flap, squawk, chat, and sometimes dance to music!

Watch a Parrot in Action!

Let’s see a parrot talking, dancing, and playing—there are so many fun things they can do!

What Is a Parrot?

Parrots are colorful birds with strong, curved beaks and zygodactyl feet (two toes forward, two toes back).

They have strong beaks for cracking nuts and climbing.
Many parrots can imitate sounds, music, and even human speech.
They are social and love to talk to people and other birds.

Where Do Parrots Live?

Parrots live in many places around the world, mostly in warm areas with lots of trees.

Tropical rainforests in South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Woodlands and grasslands with scattered trees.
Some live in cities as pets with their families.

What Do Parrots Eat?

Parrots eat a healthy mix of seeds, nuts, fruit, and plants.

Seeds and nuts they crack open with their beaks.
Fruit, berries, and flowers.
Some types eat small insects or buds, too.

How Big Is a Parrot?

Parrots come in many sizes, but here are some fun comparisons:

Small parrots (like budgies) are about the size of a soda can (~10 cm, ~4 in).
Medium parrots (like conures) are about the size of a water bottle (~25 cm, ~10 in).
Large parrots (like macaws) can be as big as a small backpack (~100 cm, ~39 in).

What Sound Do Parrots Make?

Parrots squawk, whistle, chatter, and many can mimic words and songs. They use sounds to talk to friends and family.

Cool Parrot Facts

Parrots are amazing! Here are some fun things about them:

Some can learn hundreds of words and use them in context.
They have long lifespans—many live 30–80 years!
Parrots are very smart and can solve puzzles.
They use their beaks like a third foot to climb trees.
Each species has its own bright colors and patterns.
Some parrots, like cockatoos, can dance to music!
The largest parrots, macaws, have wingspans up to 1 m (3 ft).

Printables and Coloring Fun

Get creative and learn more about parrots with fun activities!

Download Parrot Coloring Page (PDF)

Parrots in the Eco‑System

Parrots play important roles in nature and sometimes need our help.

They help spread seeds by eating fruit and flying to new places.
They keep forests healthy and growing.
About 100 out of ~400 parrot species are threatened or endangered due to habitat loss and pet trade.
Some populations are protected in nature reserves and by caring for them.