I have a parrot and there are 393 species of parrots
Oh cool!  What variety of parrot do you have?  Does it like to talk/mimic you?
I have a african grey but the biggest diversity of parrots is in South American
Is an african grey one of the bigger parrots?  Is it grey or still colorful?  Does it say any words after you?
Grey in color and speaks perfectly but many parrots are brightly colored and mutli colored
What is the variety of the typical really colorful parrot most people are used to seeing? Are there any endangered species?
Not sure with 300+ species but their diet is mainly seeds, fruits, nuts and plant material
Oh neat.  I follow a similar diet. ha ha.  Is it hard to own one?
specialised for feeding on floral nectar and soft fruits. Almost all parrots nest in tree hollows (or nest boxes in captivity), and lay white eggs from which hatch altricial (helpless) young.
Parrots, along with ravens, crows, jays, and magpies, are among the most intelligent birds, and the ability of some species to imitate human voices enhances their popularity as pets. Trapping wild parrots for the pet trade, as well as hunting, habitat loss, and competition from invasive species, has diminished wild
These parrots are found in the primary and secondary rainforest of West and Central Africa. They are among the most intelligent birds in the world. They feed primarily on palm nuts, seeds, fruits, and leafy matter, but have also been observed eating snails. Their inclination and ability to mimic speech and other sounds have made them popular pets.
Taxonomy and systematics.
Two species are accepted:
- Grey parrot, Congo grey parrot, African grey parrot or Congo African grey parrot ("Psittacus erithacus"