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Flickr/quinn.anya Name: Amazon Parrots Personality: Amazon parrots are intelligent, affectionate, playful and loyal. However, emotionally, they're similar to a two-year-old human for their entire lives, according to Avian Web. Grooming: Regular showers are required, both for the bird's health and to keep their natural musky smell at bay, according to ParrotParrot.com. Common Health Issues: These birds are prone to obesity and hardening of the arteries as they age; they're perfectly happy being quite sedentary. While they can live to be anywhere from 40 to 80 years, obesity can reduce the life expectancy by as much as 70 percent, ParrotParrot.com reports. Training Tips: Amazons, ...

Flickr/Adal-Honduras Name: Macaw Description: In addition to being possibly the most beautiful bird on the planet, macaws are also active, affectionate, playful, intelligent and engaging. There are many varieties of macaws, including scarlet macaws, blue and gold macaws, military macaws, and hyacinth macaws, according to exoticbird.com. Additionally, you can choose the rarer mini macaws, with species like Hahn's, noble, and yellow-collared, according to About.com. Grooming: There are three primary types of grooming for which a macaw owner is responsible, according to PetPlace.com. First, bathing or showering can be done indoors by misting the bird with warm water and allowing them to dry ...