colors

Parrots are known for their bright colors, but how did they get them? What causes these vibrant hues?The colorful feathers of parrots are caused by pigments called carotenoids. These compounds give parrots their distinctive coloration.Carotenoids are found in fruits and vegetables, such as carrots, sweet potatoes, mangoes, apricots, peaches, cantaloupe, and tomatoes. They also occur…