Parrots aren’t always seen as affectionate, but they’re very loving animals. Some parrots enjoy interacting with their owners and preening them as much as they enjoy being groomed themselves. Parrots […]

Because parrots can mimic words, you’d be forgiven for thinking they have vocal cords. It may surprise you to know that even though parrots sing, make calls, and say words, […]

Parrots and ravens are among the most talented talking bird species in the world. Both can talk by mimicking words and phrases, though ravens are only likely to do so […]

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

Baby parrots (chicks) sleep for an average of 2 hours a day more than adult parrots. In the first stages of life, getting enough rest is essential for their growth […]

Mice eat the same foods as parrots, including nuts, seeds, vegetables, fruit, and pellets. They can scale vertical heights and squeeze into the tiniest gaps, meaning that your parrot may […]

Parrots use their feet for perching, foraging, and picking up food. Handedness was once believed to be unique to humans, but research shows that parrots adopt a preference for one […]

There are 21 parrots that belong to the cockatoo family, with a further 44 sub-species. While they all differ in appearance, cockatoos are much-loved for their prominent crests, curved bills, […]

Parrots communicate in different ways, including tapping their beaks. It’s not something that all parrots do, but some bang their beaks against their owners and hard objects to convey various […]

Lovebirds are among the most popular pet parrot species due to their beautiful colors and diminutive size. However, you need to spend several hours a day socializing, entertaining, and playing […]

You may have noticed that your parrot blushes. Blushing ranges from light pink to deep red and conveys what your parrot is feeling. It’s commonly seen in macaws because they […]

Though they’re not as large as some other species, cockatoos are considered the world’s loudest parrots. There are 21 different species of cockatoo, and none of them are considered to […]