When bringing a pet parrot home, one of the first things we do is choose a suitable name. Many species will have that moniker for 30+ years, especially if you […]

If you’re a beginner looking for a friendly pet parrot, opt for a budgerigar or cockatiel. No matter which parrot species you choose, training and socialization are essential. Even the […]

Cockatoos are among the most long-lived parrots. Many members of the cockatoo family (Cacatuidae) survive for 60 to 80 years when looked after well. The sulphur-crested, bare-eyed, goliath, Moluccan, and […]

African greys (Psittacus erithacus) are high-maintenance birds, so meeting their care needs isn’t easy. These intelligent, emotionally sensitive parrots need the right-sized cage, toys, food, water, exercise, attention, and environment […]

Most major airlines allow you to board planes with parrots on a first-come, first-served basis. However, restrictions are placed on how and when you can travel with pet birds. Flying […]

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