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A lot of people think birds are just for looking at, but owning a parrot is a whole different experience! 🦜 Parrots are among the smartest birds out there — they can learn to talk, solve simple puzzles, and even recognize their owners and show real affection. Their vibrant feathers also bring instant color and life to any home.

Caring for a parrot means giving them a spacious cage to move around in, plenty of toys to keep boredom away, and a varied diet of seeds, fruits, and vegetables. They also need daily interaction and conversation, since parrots can get lonely fast if left alone too long.

Anyone raising a parrot — what's the funniest thing yours has learned to say? And which parrot species do you think is the smartest? 👇

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