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 […]
Behavior
Why Are Parrots So Territorial?
You may find that your pet parrot guards its cage, toys, food, water, a mate, or a favorite person. If your parrot fears losing something it values, it’s likely to […]
Can Female Parrots Lay Eggs Without A Mate?
A female parrot can lay unfertilized eggs, even if no male is present. However, the eggs will never hatch, so they must be removed from the nest before they turn […]
Where Do Parrots Make Their Nests? (Nesting Habits)
Since parrots’ predators, like hawks, eagles, and owls, are often airborne, they must remain hidden. Most parrots are secondary nesters, establishing 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. Unfortunately, risks remain because some parrots destroy their eggs. Parrots break their […]
How Hard Do Cockatiels Bite? (Bite Force PSI)
The bite force of an adult cockatiel is about 70 PSI, which is less than that of a large parrot. Getting bitten by a cockatiel will hurt and could draw […]