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
For many of us, the day wouldn’t be properly started without a banana. Whether you eat your one first thing in the morning, with lunch, or as a snack in the afternoon, their role in our lives can’t be denied. But what about parrotlets—can we share bananas with them? Yes, parrotlets can eat bananas, and … Read more
Apples—one of, if not the, staple fruit of the western world. They’re in virtually every kitchen and are great as snacks or as ingredients. When they are around this much, it’s natural to cautiously wonder whether we can share them with our parrotlets—so can we? Yes, parrotlets can eat apples. Apples make a great addition … Read more