The molting process in parrots is triggered by the sun’s rays or artificial UV lighting. A parrot molts feathers symmetrically on the wings, followed by the body and tail. This […]

Cockatoos are known for producing screeches. They make these ear-splitting vocalizations when scared, over-excited, in pain, sick, feeling ignored, or looking for mates. There are 21 different cockatoo species in […]

Parrots have relatively good hearing. That said, parrots can’t hear very high or low frequencies. The hearing frequency of parrots is 200 Hz to 8.5 kHz. They’re sensitive to pitch, […]

Parrots yawn to stretch the muscles in their mouths and crops and to convey non-verbal messages. Sometimes, they yawn willingly, but it can be instinctive. Yawning should be occasional, not […]

Parrots and crows are among the smartest bird species, yet they use their intelligence differently. A study in PLoS One encouraged a crow and a parrot to solve the same […]

Parrots are intelligent birds with an impressive capacity for learning. PNAS explains that they have the same number of neurons as primates, which is reflected in their short- and long-term […]