Parrotlets are popular for, among other things, one of their most distinct features—they tiny size. Contained among the multiple species of parrotlets are the smallest of all domestic parrot species. With this in mind, then, many wonder one thing—are they noisy? As parrots go, parrotlets are certainly some of the quieter species. They certainly make … 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
I was playing with my cockatiel the other day when suddenly I heard a farting sound. I’d never heard him fart before, and I’ve had him for a very long time. I didn’t smell anything, so I wracked my brain trying to figure out what had happened before it happened again while I was looking … Read more
The term ‘lovebird’ is so ubiquitous in the English language that most of us use it without ever even thinking of the actual bird. It is used to describe people in love, but there is an actual lovebird, too. These birds were named, partly, because they love to mate for life and live in pairs. … Read more
Sit. Stay. Speak. These are all things that we teach our dogs from a young age, but what about our parrots? There’s little doubt that parrots are extremely intelligent. In fact, some parrots like the African Grey can speak up to 1000 words. This is why so many people teach their parrots to talk. Are … Read more
When deciding what type of parrot is best for you, there are many factors to consider. One of them might be noise levels, so you will want to know whether the type of parrot you are thinking of getting is talkative or not. Recently I have been hoping to find a unique, colorful, and lively … Read more