Parrots don’t understand the underlying meaning of human words. They learn and repeat what we say because they find the activity fun or want to please their owners, perhaps to […]

Some cockatiels learn 10 to 25 words, while others never repeat what humans say. A cockatiel’s speaking voice is squeaky and whistly, so it won’t be mistaken for a human. […]

Parrots have adaptations to maximize their chances of survival. Not only that, but these evolutionary adaptations enable parrots to derive the most from the natural resources around them. Parrots have […]

Parrots develop close bonds. Two parrots may refuse to be separated, always wanting each other’s company. Sometimes, humans see this as “monogamous behavior” or “mating for life.” Parrots can be […]

Some parrots only bond with one person, shunning house guests, neighbors, friends, and family. One-person parrots are most common when you have a lone bird rather than a bonded pair. […]

A curved beak (hookbill) is among the defining characteristics of psittacine birds. Their prominent, elongated beaks are made up of two different bones. The upper beak is called the premaxillary […]