Parrots experience hormonal surges, but you shouldn’t neuter them because the procedure carries too much risk. However, adjusting the bird’s living environment and diet reduces hormone production. Minimizing light exposure […]
Behavior
How To Stop A Parrot from Chewing Everything
A parrot’s strong and curved beak is among the most striking aspects of its appearance. A parrot must bite and chew to wear down its beak and prevent it from […]
Do Parrots Bond with Their Owners? Parrot-Human Relationship
An important part of having a pet parrot is the bonding experience. So, you’re likely curious about parrot-human relationship dynamics. Parrots can bond with their owners because they’re intelligent, vocal, […]
Why Do Parrots Feathers Fall Out? (Head, Chest, Neck + Wings)
Bird owners regularly find old, damaged feathers at the bottom of the cage. It’s perfectly normal for pet birds to remove and replace tired, lackluster feathers throughout the year. Concerns […]
Do Parrots Cry Tears? (Shedding Tears to Show Emotions)
Parrots experience a wide spectrum of emotions. They react instinctively to situations, and their mood dictates their response. So, we should never underestimate parrots’ emotional intelligence. Although parrots have tear […]
Do Parrots Really Dance To Music? (Genres Parrots Like + Hate)
Parrots have advanced cognitive abilities, so they dance to music for fun. They like dancing to classical, pop, rock, and folk music. However, most parrots dislike or hate dubstep and […]
Can Parrots Crossbreed? (Hybrid Parrots)
All parrots share some of the same DNA, but that doesn’t mean all species can interbreed. While parrots don’t have to be the same species to produce offspring together, they […]
What Is The Friendliest Macaw? (Most To Least Friendly Species)
Macaws are among the largest pet parrots, with a powerful bite force and loud vocalizations when excited or agitated. Thankfully, most macaws are gentle giants with a loving and friendly […]
Why Are Parrots So Territorial? (Claiming + Defending Territory)
Parrots are warm and loving animals, but their affections can turn sour if they fear their territory and possessions, such as their cage and everything inside it, could be taken […]
Can Female Parrots Lay Eggs Without A Mate? (Unfertilized Eggs)
Most female parrots won’t lay eggs if it isn’t the breeding season or there’s no nest or mate. However, there are times when other factors are right for egg-laying, aside […]
Where Do Parrots Make Their Nests? (Psittacine Nesting Habits)
Since parrots’ predators are often airborne, like hawks, eagles, and owls, they must remain hidden. Most parrots are secondary nesters, making nests in tree cavities, caves, cliff sides, and banks. […]
Why Do Parrots Break, Throw, Drop, or Eat Their Eggs?
If a parrot lays eggs and starts incubating them, you may feel confident that chicks will soon follow. However, genuine risks remain because some parrots destroy their eggs. Parrots sometimes […]