My friends are considering adopting a new parrot, and they are particularly interested in bringing an Amazon into their home. Personality compatibility is at the top of their list of traits to look for, so they asked my advice. I was thrilled to get a question about parrot personality. No matter how beautiful the bird … Read more
Umbrella cockatoos are known for their dramatic plumage and delightful personalities. Many prospective parrot owners that I talk to are curious about these sweet birds. They especially want to know how trainable they are. The umbrella cockatoo is quite intelligent, and they have a great sense of humor. They also bond extremely closely with their … Read more
I had a friend asking for advice on a first-time parrot for their young son recently. We had a long conversation about care in general and the kind of commitment she’s preparing him for, and she seemed to know exactly what she was getting into. Having given her the best general advice I could, we … Read more
I was talking with my neighbor the other day about the noise I could hear coming from his apartment. He has been a parrot owner for a long time but recently added a new species to his family—the Pionus parrot. The noises I heard weren’t especially loud, I was just aware that they were definitely … Read more
I’ve been debating recently about whether I should welcome a new species of parrot into my home. I’ve always loved owning parrots, but I haven’t had one for a couple of months since my last one unfortunately died. He was a very old friend, and replacing him is impossible. But I need the company around … Read more
All parrots demonstrate a wide range of unusual and curious behaviors. One of the hardest parts of keeping a parrot is learning to understand and interpret all of the things it does, what they mean, and how to respond. One of those common behaviors sees the cockatiel staring at the wall, and not turning around … Read more