Lories/lorikeetseatpollen,nectar, or fruit•Neutralize toxinsingested withtheir food○Source of sodium○Parrots ingestCLAY•Small flocks/familygroups(some have largeflocks)•Highly social except during breeding season•Female incubate eggs, male get food○Parrotsarelong-termmonogamous•Kea and Kakapoare polygamous•SocialMain threat is man for pet or food•Monkeys/treedwellers may take eggs•Predators374 species of parrots•Almost 1/4○97 of 355 species are threatened•High level of extinction○19 extinct parrots; endemic to islands•Sensitive toinvasive species,storms,and humanencroachment•Current PopulationStatus of WildParrotsParrots as PetsType of birdyou are seeking as companion•Physical contact level required•Commitmentduration(somelive to 90)•Noise•Allergies•Cost•Cockatiels, lovebirds, AfricanGreys, and someAmazonsare fairlycommon in pet stores.Specialized bird pet shopshavean even greaterselection, including a variety of macaws,Amazons, andlarge cockatoos•Considerations