Cockatiels explore the world with their mouths, often nipping and nibbling their owners’ hair and fingers. This is usually a request for attention or an expression of love and affection. […]

Part of parrots’ appeal is their vocalizations, especially mimicry of human speech. Different species of parrots create varying levels of noise, with loud screaming the most problematic sound. While all […]

Parrots usually enjoy getting out of their cage to stretch their legs and flap their wings. So, when a parrot refuses to leave its cage, it typically signifies something isn’t […]

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

Parrots are intelligent animals who experience a range of complex feelings and emotions. If a bird has recently lost a human or avian companion, you’ll be concerned the parrot is […]

Parrots can be scared by sudden movements, loud noises, pets, people, and moving or reorganizing their cages. They may claw, bite, lunge, scream, or exhibit other fearful or defensive behaviors. […]

Parrots are diurnal birds, and a full night of uninterrupted sleep is health-critical. Most captive parrots follow the same sleep/wake cycle as their wild counterparts, sleeping for 10-12 hours overnight […]