Are Parrots Smarter Than Cats? (Answered!)

Are Parrots Smarter Than Cats?

If you have pets you may find yourself often wondering what they’re thinking about. Maybe you’re trying to figure out why your parrot twirls around when it sees itself in a mirror. Or maybe you’re stumped as to why your cat is always purring. Pets are not only our trusted companions, they are actually really … Read more

Are Parrots and Toucans Related? (Revealed!)

Are Parrots and Toucans Related?

Just like you might wonder how closely related a human is to another human, you might have that same question with parrots and toucans. However, when it comes to a question like this, it depends on how you define the term “related”. The term related could mean in the sense of how humans and apes … Read more

Are Amazon Parrots Friendly? (Answered!)

Are Amazon Parrots Friendly?

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

Why Are African Greys So Expensive? (Explained!)

Why Are African Greys So Expensive?

Adopting a parrot can be one of the most rewarding and fun experiences for any person who does it. Parrots are immaculate creatures that bring a comprehensive sense of joy to everybody’s life. More specifically, African greys are some of the most sought after parrots for being so intelligent, caring, and superb all-around parrots. With … Read more

Do Lovebirds Need Grit? (Answered!)

Do Lovebirds Need Grit?

I’ve recently purchased my first lovebirds, and I’ve been really loving having them around so far. They’ve been excellent companions, and it’s been a learning curve for both of us to get used to each other! While I was chatting with a more experienced friend the other day, he asked me if I’d heard about … Read more

How Long Do Caiques Live? (Revealed!)

How long do caiques live

I’ve had my caique since before my ten year old son was born. The other day, as the three of us were hanging out together, it occurred to my son that the parrot was older than he is. He had never really thought about it before, but is certainly getting to that age where he … Read more