Parrots are found in over 100 countries, primarily concentrated in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Southern Hemisphere. The greatest diversity of parrots exists in Brazil, Australia, and Indonesia. In the Americas, they range from Mexico through Central America and down to the tip of Argentina. In Africa, species like the African Grey are native to the central and western rainforests of countries like Congo and Ghana. In Asia, they are prevalent in India, Thailand, and the Philippines. Interestingly, parrots have also established "naturalized" populations in countries where they are not native; in 2026, large colonies of Monk Parakeets and Ring-necked Parakeets thrive in urban areas of the United States (especially Florida and Texas), the United Kingdom (London), and Spain. From the high-altitude Kea in New Zealand to the Kakapo in remote island sanctuaries, parrots inhabit almost every continent except Antarctica, though their wild populations in 2026 face significant threats from habitat loss and the illegal pet trade.