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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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’ […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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’ […]

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 […]