Since parrots’ predators are often airborne, such as hawks, eagles, and owls, they must remain hidden. Most parrots are secondary nesters, making nests in tree cavities, caves, cliff sides, and […]

If a parrot lays eggs and begins incubating them, you may think chicks will soon follow. However, there are still dangers ahead because some parrots destroy their eggs. Parrots break […]

Known as gentle giants, macaws are among the most loving and affectionate parrots. However, some types of macaws are friendlier than others. Hyacinth macaws have gentle personalities and love to […]

Parrots have keen observational skills and are highly attuned to the emotions and actions of others, which translates to a wariness of their surroundings. Inquisitive as they might be, parrots […]

Parrots normally enjoy getting out of their cage to stretch their legs and flap their wings. So, when a parrot refuses to leave its cage, you’ll need to check for […]

Parrots can experience a range of complex emotions. If a bird has recently lost a close companion, you may be concerned that your parrot is grieving. Parrots form strong bonds […]

Sudden movements, loud noises, pets, people, and moving or reorganizing their cage can scare parrots. They may claw, bite, lunge, scream, or show other fearful or defensive behaviors. Parrots will […]

Macaws are large parrots that can deliver dangerous and painful bites. You’ve likely read stories about macaws severing and biting off fingers, meaning a bite can be delivered with crushing […]

The loud noises that thunder makes can be terrifying for pets. When thunder arrives unexpectedly, the loud noise can startle captive parrots, resulting in fearful and defensive behavior. Some parrots […]

Most parrot body language is easy to decipher because it’s common among parrots, such as head bobbing, hanging upside down, fluffing their feathers, tail bobbing, and beak grinding. However, sometimes […]

Your parrot may have started calm and mild-mannered but turned hostile and aggressive. Actions could include lunging, biting, and full-on attacking. Parrots aren’t aggressive animals, and meanness doesn’t come naturally […]

Quaker parrots are extremely intelligent, comical, and friendly birds. They’re also quite high maintenance, so not everyone can handle giving them the level of attention and care that they need […]