Cockatoos are one of the most striking in appearance of all parrots. Their bold head plumage used to inspire awe in females and fear in potential predators or competitors. They are known to love music and dancing, and just as being great companions in general. They’re usually thought of as parrots, but are they actually … Read more
Everyone’s individual image of parrots might be a little bit different. They do come in all imaginable shapes and sizes across literally hundreds of species, so it’s not surprising that our mental images don’t necessarily agree. For many people, the macaw is likely what comes to mind when they think of parrots—but are macaws really … Read more
If you’re a parrot parent, then you are more than likely aware of the natural non-cleanliness that’s associated with parrots. As tremendous and cuddly parrots are, they can be incredibly messy, especially when it comes to what they eat. Parrots don’t know a thing about table etiquette, but that’s okay since it’s our job to … Read more
There is no surprise that parrots love nuts. Cashews, almonds, walnuts – they’re all on a parrots favorite treats list. Nuts are a healthy and normal part of a parrots diet. In other words, they’re a natural food that you might find parrots eating in the wild. But just as not all fruits and vegetables … Read more
Cockatiels are odd little creatures at times, and it isn’t always easy to understand their behaviors. We form deep bonds with our birds over time, and their behavior ultimately shows us just how deep those bonds run. The image of a parrot sitting on the shoulder of a person is one that is centuries old—but … Read more
The diet of a cockatiel, overall, is a pretty simple thing. They generally aren’t terribly fussy as long as you know what to give them. But providing extra treats and snacks on top of their ordinary diet can get trickier as you go along and try to keep the variety up. Exotic fruits are always … Read more