Parrots bring color and chatter to our lives with their bright feathers and talkative nature. Known for their intelligence and ability to mimic human speech, these birds captivate bird enthusiasts worldwide. From the tiny budgerigar to the majestic macaw, the parrot family includes over 350 species with unique traits and behaviors.
Ready to test your knowledge about these fascinating feathered friends? This quiz covers everything from parrot biology and behavior to conservation status and interesting facts. Take your time going through each question, and check your answers at the end to see how much you really know about these remarkable birds.
Bing Parrots Quiz Questions
The answers to all questions can be found at the end of this section. Good luck!
- Which parrot species is known as the most talkative? A) Budgerigar B) African Grey C) Amazon Parrot D) Cockatoo
- What is the largest parrot species in the world? A) Scarlet Macaw B) Hyacinth Macaw C) Kakapo D) Palm Cockatoo
- How many species of parrots exist worldwide? A) About 150 B) About 250 C) About 350 D) About 450
- Which continent has no native parrot species? A) Europe B) Asia C) Africa D) Antarctica
- What do most parrots eat in the wild? A) Insects only B) Seeds and fruits C) Small mammals D) Fish
- Which parrot is known for its heart-shaped face? A) Eclectus Parrot B) Lovebird C) Kakapo D) Cockatiel
- What feature makes parrots different from most other birds? A) Their curved beaks B) Their zygodactyl feet C) Their colorful feathers D) Their ability to sing
- Which parrot species can live the longest? A) Cockatoo B) Macaw C) African Grey D) Amazon Parrot
- What country is home to the Kakapo? A) Australia B) Brazil C) New Zealand D) Indonesia
- What is a group of parrots called? A) A flock B) A pandemonium C) A parliament D) A colony
- Which parrot species is completely flightless? A) Kea B) Kakapo C) Kaka D) Cockatiel
- What is the smallest parrot species? A) Budgerigar B) Lovebird C) Parrotlet D) Pygmy Parrot
- Which parrot has the strongest bite force relative to its size? A) Hyacinth Macaw B) Palm Cockatoo C) African Grey D) Cockatiel
- How do wild parrots help forest ecosystems? A) They control insect populations B) They spread seeds C) They pollinate flowers D) All of the above
- Which parrot species has been observed using tools in the wild? A) Kea B) African Grey C) Amazon Parrot D) Cockatoo
- What color eggs do most parrots lay? A) Blue B) Green C) Brown D) White
- How many parrot species are threatened with extinction? A) About 25% B) About 33% C) About 50% D) About 75%
- Which parrot is the only alpine parrot species? A) Kea B) Kakapo C) Kaka D) Nestor
- What is the main threat to wild parrot populations? A) Hunting B) Climate change C) Habitat loss D) Disease
- Which parrot has different colored males and females? A) Eclectus Parrot B) African Grey C) Cockatiel D) Budgerigar
- How do parrots show affection? A) By singing B) By preening C) By dancing D) By sharing food
- Which parrot species are known as “lovebirds”? A) Agapornis species B) Amazona species C) Aratinga species D) Ara species
- What is the most common pet parrot? A) African Grey B) Cockatiel C) Budgerigar D) Lovebird
- Which parrot has the most words in its vocabulary? A) Einstein the African Grey B) Alex the African Grey C) Puck the Budgerigar D) Prudle the Blue-fronted Amazon
- How many toes do parrots have on each foot? A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5
- Which country has the greatest parrot diversity? A) Australia B) Brazil C) Indonesia D) Colombia
- What is special about the Eclectus Parrot? A) It can change color B) Males and females look completely different C) It has the longest lifespan D) It has the largest vocabulary
- Which parrot has pink feathers? A) Galah B) Rose-ringed Parakeet C) Eclectus Parrot D) Sun Conure
- What adaptation helps parrots crack hard nuts and seeds? A) Sharp teeth B) Strong jaw muscles C) Multiple stomachs D) Extra-long tongues
- Which parrot is known for its “dancing” behavior? A) Cockatoo B) Macaw C) Lovebird D) Budgerigar
- What is unique about the Palm Cockatoo’s courtship? A) It builds elaborate nests B) It performs aerial acrobatics C) It uses sticks as drumming tools D) It sings complex songs
- How do baby parrots hatch? A) Fully feathered B) Blind and naked C) With down feathers D) Ready to fly
- Which parrot species is considered the most intelligent? A) Kea B) African Grey C) Macaw D) Cockatoo
- What is a fledgling parrot? A) A baby parrot B) A parrot that has just learned to fly C) A parrot that cannot fly D) A parrot older than 10 years
- Which parrot has the loudest call? A) Cockatoo B) Macaw C) African Grey D) Amazon Parrot
- How many parrot species are native to the United States? A) None B) One C) Three D) Five
- What do parrots use their tongues for? A) Tasting food B) Manipulating objects C) Making sounds D) All of the above
- Which parrot is naturally green with a red head? A) Red-headed Parrot B) Green-cheeked Conure C) Red-crowned Amazon D) Rose-ringed Parakeet
- How do parrots sleep? A) Standing on both feet B) Often on one foot C) Hanging upside down D) Lying down
- What is special about parrot feathers? A) They glow under UV light B) They can change color with temperature C) They contain powder for waterproofing D) They fall out only once a lifetime
- How do wild parrots bathe? A) In dust B) In rain or dew C) In rivers or lakes D) All of the above
- Which parrot can mimic human speech without training? A) Budgerigar B) African Grey C) None, all need training D) Cockatoo
- What is “flock calling” in parrots? A) Loud calls to find lost members B) Quiet chirps during feeding C) Sounds made during flight D) Alarm calls for predators
- Which parrot has a bare face with no feathers? A) Spix’s Macaw B) Pesquet’s Parrot C) Palm Cockatoo D) Blue-headed Macaw
- How do parrots help each other preen? A) By using their beaks B) By using their feet C) By using water D) By using sticks
- Which parrot is almost entirely black? A) Black Palm Cockatoo B) Black Lory C) Black-headed Caique D) Vasa Parrot
- What is a parrot’s cere? A) The fleshy area above the beak B) The colored part of the eye C) The underside of the wing D) The base of the tail
- Which parrot species has recovered from near extinction? A) Echo Parakeet B) Spix’s Macaw C) Carolina Parakeet D) Paradise Parrot
- What is the purpose of dust bathing in parrots? A) To remove parasites B) To cool down C) To communicate with others D) To mark territory
- Which parrot has the smallest vocabulary but can still mimic? A) Budgerigar B) Lovebird C) Parrotlet D) Lorikeet
- What is the main component of a parrot’s diet in captivity? A) Seeds only B) Fruits only C) A mix of seeds, nuts, fruits, and vegetables D) Commercial pellets only
- Which parrot species forms lifelong pair bonds? A) Macaws B) Cockatoos C) African Greys D) All of the above
- What is “pin feathering” in parrots? A) A disease B) The growth of new feathers C) A mating display D) A grooming technique
- Which parrot is known for its “mohawk” crest? A) Cockatiel B) Sulphur-crested Cockatoo C) Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo D) All of the above
- How do parrots communicate with each other? A) Only through sounds B) Only through body language C) Through sounds, body language, and feather displays D) Through scent markers
- What is a “step up” command in parrot training? A) A command to fly higher B) A command to climb onto your hand C) A command to walk up stairs D) A command to dance
- Which parrot is known for its curved, thin upper beak? A) Kaka B) Kea C) Cockatoo D) Lorikeet
- What do lorikeets eat that other parrots typically don’t? A) Meat B) Nectar C) Clay D) Insects
- Which parrot species can change their iris color as they age? A) Cockatiel B) Budgerigar C) Ring-necked Parakeet D) Eclectus Parrot
- What behavior indicates a parrot is unhappy or stressed? A) Singing B) Preening C) Feather plucking D) Head bobbing
Bing Parrots Quiz Answers
- B) African Grey
- B) Hyacinth Macaw
- C) About 350
- D) Antarctica
- B) Seeds and fruits
- B) Lovebird
- B) Their zygodactyl feet
- A) Cockatoo
- C) New Zealand
- B) A pandemonium
- B) Kakapo
- D) Pygmy Parrot
- A) Hyacinth Macaw
- D) All of the above
- A) Kea
- D) White
- B) About 33%
- A) Kea
- C) Habitat loss
- A) Eclectus Parrot
- B) By preening
- A) Agapornis species
- C) Budgerigar
- B) Alex the African Grey
- C) 4
- B) Brazil
- B) Males and females look completely different
- A) Galah
- B) Strong jaw muscles
- A) Cockatoo
- C) It uses sticks as drumming tools
- B) Blind and naked
- B) African Grey
- B) A parrot that has just learned to fly
- B) Macaw
- C) Three
- D) All of the above
- C) Red-crowned Amazon
- B) Often on one foot
- C) They contain powder for waterproofing
- D) All of the above
- C) None, all need training
- A) Loud calls to find lost members
- B) Pesquet’s Parrot
- A) By using their beaks
- D) Vasa Parrot
- A) The fleshy area above the beak
- A) Echo Parakeet
- A) To remove parasites
- C) Parrotlet
- C) A mix of seeds, nuts, fruits, and vegetables
- D) All of the above
- B) The growth of new feathers
- D) All of the above
- C) Through sounds, body language, and feather displays
- B) A command to climb onto your hand
- D) Lorikeet
- B) Nectar
- A) Cockatiel
- C) Feather plucking
How did you score on this parrot knowledge test? Whether you aced it or learned something new, parrots remain some of the most fascinating birds on our planet. Their intelligence, social nature, and striking colors make them stand out in the animal kingdom.
Next time you see a parrot, perhaps at a zoo or as someone’s pet, you’ll have a deeper appreciation for these remarkable creatures and their unique place in the bird family. Keep learning about these wonderful birds, and share your knowledge with others who might also find them as captivating as you do.