AY Honors/Macaws, Parrots and Parakeets/Answer Key

1

To what order do the families of macaws, parrots, and parakeets belong? What are the main characteristics that differentiate this order from other birds?

2

Give the name of 15 species of macaws, parrots and parakeets common in your country, and be able to identify them outdoors, in captivity or by photos.

3

Where do macaws, parrots and parakeets build their nests?

4

What characteristics from these birds grabs attention and makes them good pets? Which of these birds are the most common in your country?

5

What are the biggest threats faced by macaws, parrots and parakeets? Mention four species that are endangered.

6

Choose one of the species that is endangered and mention:

6a

Common name and scientific name

6b

Habitat and geographical distribution

6c

What it eats

6d

Main threats

6e

Strategies for conservation

7

Choose one of the species that is not endangered and mention:

7a

Common name and scientific name

7b

Habitat and geographical distribution

7c

What it eats

8

Where is it possible to buy a macaw, parrot or parakeet legally? Why is it not recommended to buy animals that have no legal origin?