Shaking and shivering is a common body language in African grey parrots. They shake their body parts, including the head, tail, and feet. It’s even common to observe an African […]
Behavior
Why Do Parrots Rub Their Beaks on Things?
Parrots rub their beaks on various things, including cage bars, perches, toys, and people. They do this to communicate their feelings and maintain their beaks. It isn’t a stereotypie or […]
Parrot Sounds And Noises: What Vocalizations Mean!
Parrots make various noises. Each sound conveys a different meaning and plays a significant part in enabling owners to understand what their parrots want. While some sounds are alarming, others […]
How To Read African Grey Body Language
African grey parrots are among the most intelligent parrot species. Known as the Einsteins of the bird world, it’s believed they have cognitive abilities comparable to young children. African greys’ […]
Why Do Parrots Scream So Much?
Many parrots, especially larger species, can produce ear-piercing screams. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice stated that screaming is an oft-reported problem in pet parrots. Attention-seeking is a […]
Why Do Parakeets Fight Each Other?
Parakeets, also called budgies, are small birds with larger-than-life personalities. While American parakeets are usually social and enjoy living in pairs or flocks, conflict can arise in certain situations. Never […]
7 Signs of Parrots Mating (Courtship Behaviors)
If you have 2 bonded opposite-sex parrots in a cage, reproduction will likely occur. Vets won’t spay or neuter parrots unless a bird’s life is in danger. For example, a […]
Are African Grey Parrots Known for Biting?
Once tamed and trained, African greys make friendly and affectionate pet birds. Biting should rarely happen, but it’s an ever-present risk. That’s why you must understand the triggers and subtle […]
How Noisy Are Parakeets? (Squawking At Night vs. Morning)
Parakeets (budgerigars) form flocks of up to 100 birds, spending much of their time vocalizing with each other. Common sounds include chirping, whistling, chattering, chirrups, and shrieking. Parakeets are noisiest […]
Does It Hurt When A Parakeet Bites You?
Budgerigars are small birds with tiny beaks. Their friendly temperament and affectionate disposition make them popular family pets. Despite these desirable traits, budgies can be nippy birds. If a budgie […]
How Well Can Parrots See?
Parrots have eyesight tailored for identifying abundant food sources and threats. However, they can’t see with the same level of clarity as birds of prey like raptors and eagles. Parrots’ […]
Why Does My Parrot Nibble Me?
Many owners ignore gentle nibbling, especially from hatchlings (chicks) and juvenile parrots. The bird is small, looks sweet, its beak is relatively soft, and doesn’t yet have a strong bite […]