Seafarers in the tropics commonly brought home exotic fauna as souvenirs. Parrots were particularly popular because they were colorful, could be taught to speak, and were easier to care for than, say, monkeys. They also fetched a good price back in London.
Pirates likely found their parrots in the wild, off of uninhabited islands they visited, or stole them in the same way they stole gold and jewels.
There are over 300 different species of parrots across the world, ranging from 7.5 cms (3 inches) in height to a metre (33 inches). It is rumored that the favorite parrot species of pirates was the Macaw. They are highly intelligent birds that love nothing more than to be taught tricks and to speak words. These medium to large parrots are native to Africa and South America and can live for up to 30 years.
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