Everyone’s individual image of parrots might be a little bit different. They do come in all imaginable shapes and sizes across literally hundreds of species, so it’s not surprising that our mental images don’t necessarily agree. For many people, the macaw is likely what comes to mind when they think of parrots—but are macaws really … Read more
What’s instantly clear to anyone starting to get into the parrot-owning scene is that there are a lot of names and species to remember. This can get confusing quite quickly, and you can forget what is what and who is who. Conures are a popular household pet—but are they actually parrots? Yes, conures are parrots. … Read more
Parrots have reputations for a lot of things, and intelligence is certainly one of them. Despite their small size, most parrots have remarkable cognitive abilities. But is this true of cockatiels? They are some of the most popular parrots to own, and they’re beloved for many reasons. But are they smart? Yes, cockatiels are very … 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
A friend of mine called me in a bit of a panic the other day because he said there was some blood at the bottom of his parakeet’s cage. He was naturally very worried for the bird’s health, but the first thing he asked me was whether it could have been menstrual blood, if his … Read more