how are parrots different than parakeets?

Question
how are parrots different than parakeets?  

Answer
Dear Anastasie,
thank you for your question.
Parakeets are parrots. Most parakeets species have long tail feathers, although that is not true for all of them. It's more or less just the term for a medium-sized to small parrot, like a budgerigar.
I hope I was of some help to you
Jennifer