Most parrot body language is easy to decipher because it’s commonly observed, such as head bobbing, hanging upside down, fluffing feathers, tail bobbing, and beak grinding. However, sometimes parrots’ body […]
Behavior
How Bad Is A Macaw Bite? (Bite Force, Injuries + Finger Loss)
Macaws are 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 crushing […]
Are Parrots Afraid of Thunder And Lightning? (Pet Birds + Storms)
The loud noises of thunder and sudden flashes of lightning can be terrifying for pet parrots. When a storm arrives, the change in environmental conditions can startle and scare some […]
7 Easy Tricks To Teach Your Parrot
If you want to broaden a parrot’s range of skills, you can do so with training sessions. If you’re consistent and reward the parrot, it’ll retain the knowledge required to […]
How To Tell If Your Quaker Parrot Is Happy
Quaker parrots, known as Quaker parakeets, monk parrots, and monk parakeets, are naturally happy birds with friendly and fun personalities. Although Quakers are usually cheerful, they can experience unhappiness. If […]
Do Quaker Parrots Like To Cuddle?
Quaker parrots are extremely intelligent, comical, and friendly birds. They’re also quite high maintenance, so not everyone can give them the attention and care they need and deserve. Quaker parrots […]
Why Is My Parrot Getting So Aggressive? (Lunging, Biting + Attacking)
A parrot may have arrived at your home calm and mild-mannered but inexplicably turned aggressive. Hostile actions from psittacines include lunging, biting, and attacking. Parrots aren’t aggressive animals, so meanness […]
What Causes Toe Tapping in Parrots?
Toe-tapping syndrome commonly affects Eclectus parrots, but any species can be affected. Toe-tapping occurs when a parrot’s feet involuntarily spasm, repeatedly clenching and unclenching. This could be due to a […]
Why Do Parrots Rub Their Beaks on Things?
Parrots rub their beaks on different items, including cage bars, perches, toys, and people. They do this to communicate certain feelings and requirements, so it isn’t a behavioral problem. Parrots […]
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, they have cognitive abilities comparable to young children. African grey parrots’ body […]
What Does It Mean When A Parrot Screams?
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 […]