As pet parrots spend countless hours locked securely in their cages, they need fun things to do. Swings are a favorite way to pass the time, offering birds health benefits […]
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Why Do Parrots Have Mood Swings?
Parrots are lauded for their intelligence, but this doesn’t mean they’ll always behave with calm rationality. Parrots are emotional animals that can experience significant mood swings. Hormones are usually responsible […]
Can Parrots Fly on Airplanes?
All airlines have specific rules about traveling with live animals, but many large carriers allow you to board a plane with a parrot. Restrictions are placed on how and when […]
Are Quaker Parrots Good Talkers?
Quaker parrots (Myiopsitta monachus) are communicative pet birds that bond strongly with their owners. Part of this attachment involves the parrot imitating human speech to please its owner. Quaker parrots […]
How Hard Can A Cockatoo Bite? (Bite Force PSI)
A cockatoo’s (Cacatuidae) beak differs from other Psittaciformes. If you look at the lower mandible of a cockatoo, you’ll notice that a “U”-shape appears to be missing. When biting, this […]
Can My Parrot Catch Bird Flu?
As a veterinarian, I’m frequently asked whether pet birds like parrots, songbirds, waterfowl and poultry can catch bird flu. There are also concerns over whether bird flu is transmissible to […]
How Can Parrots Speak English?
For centuries, we have been fascinated with the remarkable ability of certain species of parrots to accurately mimic human speech, often saying words and phrases with skillful precision. This extraordinary […]
How Do Parrots Breathe While Flying?
Many avian enthusiasts are fascinated by flight. Indeed, an enchantment with this breathtaking phenomenon often converts bird fanciers in the first place. Similarly, the question of how parrots and other […]
How Do Parrots Care for Their Young?
Parrots take care of their offspring throughout their early developmental stages. Like humans and other large primates, most parrots are a K-strategist species. For this reason, they have a low […]
Can Parrots Eat Bananas (And Their Peels)?
Bananas are among the world’s most popular fruits, even among some bird species. Tropical fruits like bananas should occasionally be included in a parrot’s diet. Bananas are good for parrots […]
Can Parrots Eat Mango? (Remove The Pit First!)
Many parrots are native to countries where mangos (Mangifera indica) grow, including macaws, African greys, Senegal parrots, Eclectus parrots, Alexandrine parrots, Quaker parrots, and Amazon parrots. Parrots can eat mango […]
Can Parrots Eat Tomatoes?
Tomatoes pique the interest of parrots due to their vibrant color. According to Functional Ecology, parrots use color to gauge toxicity and determine whether a food contains antioxidants. Parrots can […]