It’s unnatural for parrots to drool like humans or slobber like a salivating dog because saliva isn’t needed in the beak. The inside of a healthy parrot’s beak is almost […]

Stress bars in parrots are a warning sign that something is wrong. They’re characterized by black or depigmented lines that run perpendicularly across feathers, notably on the tail and wings. […]

Parrots regurgitate undigested food for their bonded mates and hatchlings through the crop. You’ll observe the parrot bobbing its head while purposefully directing the release of food. Vomiting involves forcefully […]

A parrot’s nostrils (nares) are located on the cere (the fleshy, bulbous top of the upper beak). The nares allow the parrot to inhale and exhale without opening its beak, […]

Bumblefoot (ulcerative pododermatitis) is a bacterial infection and inflammatory reaction that causes painful sores and lesions on the surface (integument of the plantar) of one or both feet. Caged parrots […]

Many of us fail to realize that our parrots are getting fat because feathers conceal the excess weight. Pet parrots seek out high-fat foods despite not flying regularly or exercising […]