0_Apprentice
I recently got a pet parrot
1_Wizard
Do you know how to take care of your new furry psittacines, another word for parrot?  I am a parrot trainer and can help you with any questions on taking care of your new pet.
0_Apprentice
Awesome!  What kind of food is best for them?
1_Wizard
They usually eat seeds, nuts, fruit, buds and other plant materials. Keep in mind that they are tropical animals so give them fruits you would find in the tropical locations.
0_Apprentice
What is the life expectancy?
1_Wizard
Parrots can live really long - sometimes up to 90 years.  But it all depends on their species.  Parrots are subdivided into three super families.  
0_Apprentice
I didn't know that!  How many different types of parrots are there?
1_Wizard
There are around 393 species of parrots and are mostly found in the tropical and subtropical regions.  
0_Apprentice
I didn't expect there to be that many!  How long have people kept them as pets?
1_Wizard
That's a good question and unfortunately, one that even the history books can not determine.  There has been many text in the past about parrots being vividly coloured and multicoloured, but never talks about their origin.