All airlines have specific rules about traveling with live animals, but many large carriers allow you to board a plane with a parrot. Restrictions are placed on how and when […]

When parrots’ beaks become overgrown, it prevents them from carrying out essential daily tasks, like eating, drinking, preening feathers, manipulating objects, and climbing. Parrots’ beaks must be trimmed by a […]

Parrot dust can lead to allergies, bird fancier’s lung (BFL), and other respiratory conditions in humans. All parrot species produce dander (feather dust) in varying quantities, even the smallest birds. […]

Hahn’s macaws (Diopsittaca nobilis nobilis,) also known as red-shouldered macaws, are the smallest members of the macaw family. Hahn’s macaws reach a maximum of 12 inches long. While a Hahn’s […]

Rainbow lorikeets (Trichoglossus moluccanus) are medium-sized parrots native to Australia and Indonesia. Rainbow loris derive their name from their colorful plumage. They have a blue head and belly, orange-red chest, […]

Rehoming a parrot should always be a last resort because it’s very stressful for bonded pet birds. If you need to rehome a parrot, do your utmost to find a […]

If you have experience with exotic birds, you may be granted a license to breed sun conures (Aratinga solstitialis). This species is endangered, so attempts to increase the population will […]

Parrots are intelligent and emotional animals with complex care needs. Experienced owners compare sharing a household with a pet parrot to living with a clever human toddler. Not only are […]

Pet microchips aren’t legally mandated, but parrots can escape their cages and fly off. Also, high asking prices attract opportunistic thieves. This means that microchipping parrots is recommended. A vet […]

Parrots are flock animals that enjoy spending time with their favorite humans. Their high intelligence levels and active, fun-loving personalities mean they like playing games. If a parrot is left […]

There will be times when a pet bird must be restrained. If you must restrict a bird’s activity to keep it still and prevent it from hurting itself, wrapping the […]

Parrots are sociable animals that form close bonds with same-species birds, so many owners consider getting a second parrot. The new parrot will be their companion, giving you additional free […]