Do Parakeets Need a Companion? (Answered!)

Do Parakeets Need a Companion?

The world is full of messages about finding “the one” and living happily ever after. We are constantly bombarded with messages about courting and companionship. Whether it’s in the movies, advertisements or within our own families, we are exposed to stories of love and seeing the happiness that companionship brings. Relationships, whether they be romantic … Read more

Can African Greys Talk? (Answered!)

Can African Greys Talk

African greys are considered to be among the best talkers of all domestic parrots. While inclination to talk can vary a lot between individuals, generally African greys are very fond of talking and can even mimic words and phrases having only heard them a handful of times. They generally start talking by the time they’re … Read more

Are African Greys Endangered? (Find Out!)

Are African Greys Endangered?

African greys are considered endangered under the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. Estimates of global populations vary wildly, from around 600,000 to over 13 million individuals. Either way, populations are rapidly declining and are estimated to be as low as 1% of what they once were. It has been … Read more

Do African Greys Bite? (Explained!)

Do African Greys Bite?

African greys will bite. If you handle them properly and are careful of their training, then biting should be a minimal issue. They are generally friendly and gentle animals that don’t have a natural inclination to bite. That said, if they are driven to it, then biting can be a real problem because they are … Read more

Are African Greys Smart? (Revealed!)

Are African Greys Smart?

African greys are considered a very smart species by most metrics. Indeed, some rank African grey intelligence among the highest of nonhuman species. They are profoundly social animals which is often a good indicator of intelligence, too. Furthermore, African greys exhibit the knowledge and inclination to help other individuals in trouble, a rare thing in … Read more