Parrots have eyes that sit flat against the sides of their heads, which is called monocular vision. It’s hard to see the eyelids, especially when they blink. Eyelids keep the […]

Timneh African greys and Congo African greys can breed together and produce healthy, fertile offspring. They’re sufficiently genetically related that their offspring experience no health defects. A Congo-Timneh cross isn’t […]

Mammals and parrots share characteristics, leading to confusion over their scientific classification. Parrots are birds of the aves class and the order Psittaciformes, not mammals. However, they’re also vertebrates with […]

Parrots are considered smart animals, while dogs are better known for loyalty and affection. Are parrots smarter than dogs, or are our canine friends not given enough credit for their […]

Parrots mimic words through regular, consistent training or listening to the TV or radio. Ravens learn to speak due to their close contact with humans while living in zoos and […]

Baby parrots (chicks) sleep 12-14 hours, while adult parrots sleep 10-12 hours. It isn’t always in one session because some chicks take naps in the day. Parrot chicks spend longer […]