parrots

For many people, the first thing that draws them toward bird ownership is a parrot's beautifully colored feathers. Whether you're looking for a red, green or purple parrot, this bird species offers plenty of variety. But brightly colored plumage isn't the only trait that a prospective parrot owner should consider before adoption.

The Eclectus parrot is one of the few sexually dimorphic parrot species, meaning the females and males look distinctly different from each other. Males display a rich green color with red accents, while the females have red and purple feathers. As with all parrots, Eclectus parrots need special care and attention in order to thrive.

Sun Conure parrots have nearly the entire rainbow on their bodies, with red, yellow and orange on their heads, chests, and wings, and green and blue tail and flight feathers.

They're also among the loudest parrot species around, so before adopting a Sun Conure, make sure you can handle the noise.