This visual counting puzzle asks a simple question: How many parrots are there?
The challenge comes from the smaller parrots that are partly hidden behind larger birds. To solve it accurately, count each visible parrot one by one instead of counting only the obvious large birds.
Across the top row there are 5 parrots. The middle row also contains 5 parrots. On the bottom row there are 7 parrots, including the smaller birds tucked behind the larger ones.
Add them together:
5 + 5 + 7 = 17
So the correct answer is 17 parrots.
These puzzles are tricky because our eyes naturally focus on the biggest shapes first. The hidden smaller birds are what usually cause people to undercount.
Answer: 17 parrots.
