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Parrots are popular as pets due to their sociable, affectionate nature, intelligence and bright colours. Some species are able to mimic human speech and imitate human voices. Along with ravens, crows, jays and magpies, parrots are among the most intelligent birds. They eat seeds, fruit, nectar, pollen, buds, and sometimes arthropods and other animal prey. Parrots eggs are white. Chicks are hatched without feathers or down. Parrots have a long lifespan, sometimes outliving their owners.