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===Parrots and culture===

[[Image:ParrotLMCMOCHE.jpg|thumb|right|Moche Parrot. 200 A.D. [[Larco Museum|Larco Museum Collection]] Lima, Peru.]]

Parrots have featured in human writings, story, art, humor, religion and music for thousands of years. From the Roman poet Ovid's "The Dead Parrot"[http://www.bartleby.com/245/215.html (In Latin)] to [[Monty Python's]] Dead Parrot Sketch millenia later, parrot have existed in the writings and art of many cultures. Recent books about parrots in human culture include ''Parrot Culture''.<ref>{{cite book | title=Parrot Culture | last=Boehrer | first=Bruce | date=2004 | isbn=978-0-8122-3793-1}}</ref>

In ancient times and currently parrot [[feathers]] have been used in ceremonies, and thefor decoration. The "idea" of the parrot has been used to represent the human condition in a piece of [[medieval literature]] calledsuch as the [[bestiary]]. They also have a long history as pets.

Currently parrots feature in many media. There are magazines devoted to parrots as pets, and to the conservation of parrots ([http://www.worldparrottrust.org/publications/psittascene/psittascene.htm PsittaScene]). Recent fictional books featuring parrots include [http://www.michaelcrichton.com/index.html Next]. Fictional films include [[Paulie]], and documentaries include [[The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill]].

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Parrots are used as symbols of nations and nationalism. A parrot is found on the [[flag of Dominica]]. The St. Vincent parrot is the national bird of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a Caribbean nation.

Sayings about parrots color the modern English language. The verb "parroting" can be found in the dictionary, and means "to repeat by rote." There are also cliches, such as the British saying "sick as a parrot." Fan of musical artist [[Jimmy Buffett]] call themselves "parrot heads."

It is possible to devote entire careers to parrots. Zoos and aquariums employ keepers to care for and shape the behavior of parrots. Some veterinarians who specialize in avian medicine will treat exclusively for parrots. Biologists study parrot populations in the wild and help to conserve wild populations. Aviculturalists will breed and sell parrots for the pet trade.

===Feral populations===