Parrots’ curved beaks must be worn down to prevent them from becoming overgrown, misaligned, or misshapen. So, they often chew on household furniture, clothing, electrical wires, curtains, etc. While chewing […]
Behavior
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 […]
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 […]
Why Do Parrots Shake Their Heads Side to Side?
Head shaking in parrots can have several meanings or no meaning, depending on the species, bird’s quirks, and circumstances. It’s most common among Quaker parrots and African grays. Parrots shake […]
How Bad Is A Macaw Bite? (Bite Force, Injuries + Finger Loss)
Macaws are very large parrots that can deliver painful and dangerous bites. You’ve likely read stories about macaws severing and biting off fingers, meaning a bite can be delivered with […]
Are Parrots Afraid of Thunder And Lightning? (Pet Birds + Storms)
The loud noises of thunder and sudden flashes of lightning can be terrifying for some pet parrots. When a storm arrives, the change in environmental conditions can startle and scare […]