Over a remote village in the Moskitia region of Honduras flies the critically endangered Central American subspecies of scarlet macaw. In admiration of these beautiful rainbow birds and in dedication to their cause, one man once called Rus Rus his home. His name was Tomas Manzanares, a respected leader of the indigenous village. One day, … Read more
Eclectus parrots are a great breed to own for a whole host of reasons. They’re one of the most popular in the world, being relatively low maintenance and easy to look after. One thing that a lot of potential owners are looking for in a new parrot, though, is its inclination for physical affection—so are … Read more
For first-time parrot owners, one of the biggest shocks can often be just how aggressive these little birds can get. But this varies a great deal between different species of parrot, and where one species might have a real problem with aggression, another might be a really cool cucumber—so what about Eclectus parrots? Are they … Read more
Parrots are most famous for their voices and inclination to talk and mimic human speech. When we are thinking of getting our first parrot, it is often the first thing we think about when choosing a species: can it talk? What about rosella parrots? Rosella parrots are not the biggest talkers. They might pick up … Read more
Parrots may be small compared to us, but that often doesn’t stop even the smallest species from displaying aggression towards us. Parrotlets have something of a reputation for being aggressive as parrots go, but are they really aggressive? Parrotlets can be a bit aggressive, but they shouldn’t be with the right care. That said, they … Read more
For a lot of us, there’s one single most important question when it comes to a particular breed of parrot—can it talk? And if so, what about the females? Indian ringnecks are a species prized for their beautiful plumage and friendly, inquisitive temperaments. But can Indian ringneck females talk? Yes, they can, and quite well! … Read more