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 […]
Care Guides
How To Look After A Rainbow Lorikeet
Buy a captive-bred lorikeet from a breeder to avoid getting a wild-caught parrot. Also, check with your landlord or homeowner’s association to ensure there isn’t a “no-pets policy.” In the […]
How To Breed Sun Conures?
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 […]
10 Best Parrots for Beginners (And Why!)
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 […]
What Do Parrots Do for Fun?
Pet parrots spend much of their time caged, so we must do what we can to make their lives enjoyable. They like fun activities that involve climbing, exploring, problem-solving, foraging, […]
How To Towel Wrap A Parrot (Toweling + Restraint)
There will be times when a parrot must be restrained. If you need to limit a parrot’s ability to move to prevent it from getting hurt, wrapping it in a […]