All parrots are part of the taxonomic order Psittaciformes. To qualify as a parrot, birds must have a hookbill and zygodactyl feet – four toes, two pointing forward and two […]
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14 Different Types of Talking Birds (with Pictures)
Birds are the only animals that can imitate human speech. Only a few talking birds exist, such as parrots, starlings, mynahs, and ravens. They can speak due to their syrinx […]
Do Parrots Like Mirrors in Their Cage? (Reflective Surfaces)
Mirrors and other reflective surfaces have always fascinated parrots. A bird admiring its reflection and singing away cheerily usually denotes happiness. Sadly, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes, mirrors cause […]
How Do Parrots Get Their Colors? (Psittacofulvins)
Psittaciformes evolved to have bright, vibrant feathers to maximize their chances of survival. Parrots synthesize yellow, orange, red, and green feathers from psittacofulvins. Blue and indigo feathers occur due to […]
Why Are Parrots So Intelligent?
Parrots’ intelligence, memory function, and talking ability rank them above other clever animals. Perhaps you see parrots as smarter than cats or dogs. This topic is hotly debated because evolutionary […]
Which Macaws Talk The Best?
All macaw species can say at least a few words, but some are more gifted talkers than others. Hahn’s macaws, blue and gold macaws, yellow-collared macaws, and severe macaws are […]