List of birds of Benin
Old World parrots
Old World parrots
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Order: [Psittaciformes](/wiki/Psittaciformes "Psittaciformes")Family: [Psittaculidae](/wiki/Psittaculidae "Psittaculidae")

Characteristic features of parrots include a strong curved bill, an upright stance, strong legs, and clawed [zygodactyl](/wiki/Zygodactyl "Zygodactyl") feet. Many parrots are vividly coloured, and some are multi\-coloured. In size they range from  to  in length. Old World parrots are found from Africa east across south and southeast Asia and Oceania to Australia and New Zealand.

* [Rose\-ringed parakeet](/wiki/Rose-ringed_parakeet "Rose-ringed parakeet"), *Psittacula krameri*
* [Red\-headed lovebird](/wiki/Red-headed_lovebird "Red-headed lovebird"), *Agapornis pullarius*

Can parrots be used for conservation efforts?