John 
A lot of our breakfasts would be much sadder without the noble banana. It’s one of the most popular fruits in the world, and we’re all familiar with the taste—but what about conures? We’re always trying to find new and exciting things to add to their diet to spice it up, but can they eat … Read more
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
What’s instantly clear to anyone starting to get into the parrot-owning scene is that there are a lot of names and species to remember. This can get confusing quite quickly, and you can forget what is what and who is who. Conures are a popular household pet—but are they actually parrots? Yes, conures are parrots. … Read more
Parrots have reputations for a lot of things, and intelligence is certainly one of them. Despite their small size, most parrots have remarkable cognitive abilities. But is this true of cockatiels? They are some of the most popular parrots to own, and they’re beloved for many reasons. But are they smart? Yes, cockatiels are very … 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