Pirates,Parrots and Peg Legs. Were They Real?

Pirate Parrot

"Walk the plank, walk the plank", said the blue and gold feathered companion of the sword wielding pirate. Did you ever wonder why pirates are always depicted with parrots in movies and books?  There is even a clever macaw in the block buster "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies.  They always seem to be either helping their masters slay the enemy or antagonizing the prisoners. Why do pirates … [Read more...]