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
My friend and I were discussing how intelligent our parrots are, when we remembered the murder trial that happened back in 2015. When the pet parrot named Bud was used as evidence in court. That’s a big event for any parrot, and we wondered if the parrot was really aware of what was going on … Read more
If you have ever spent time around a parrot, you may have noticed how much they love to snack. It seems like most times I look over at my pet parrot; he has something else in his little beak. Granted, he is not always eating. Sometimes, he plays with a toy or uses his beak … Read more
Looking into a pet’s eyes is always an intriguing experience for me. I wish I could see what the world looks like through their eyes so that I can understand their inner lives better! That got me thinking about the quality of parakeet’s vision. So, I’ve done some research to answer the question, do parakeets … Read more