Nomenclature can be at once entirely intuitive and entirely opaque. With many animals, it’s completely unclear where and why they got their name, and you must look it up—with others, such as the Indian ringneck parrot, the logic is entirely clear for anyone to see. But at what age do ringnecks actually get this ring? … 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
Parrotlets and lovebirds are two of the smallest groups of domestically owned parrots, and they look very similar to the naked eye. They are often mistaken for one another, as lovebirds are quite a lot more famous and well known than parrotlets—but what is the difference between the two? Lovebirds are a bit larger than … Read more
As a parrot owner, you may have wondered if they cry. Not only do they have tear ducts, but parrots are also highly intelligent and emotional creatures. They can show their feelings through many different behaviors, including vocalization. Do Parrots Cry? A parrot is a bird that has the ability to mimic human speech. They are … Read more
Parrots are delightful creatures. They brighten up nature and most make great pets. Some can even speak and mimic sounds! Many are very affectionate and love cuddling with their owners and other birds. The parrot family includes: parakeets cockatiels macaws cockatoos No matter what type of parrot it is, chances are they are colorful. But … Read more