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 […]
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Can You Feed Parrots Ginger?
Ginger is derived from the plant’s rhizome (root). It has a sweet, peppery flavor and spicy smell that some (not all) parrots like. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-nausea properties. […]
How Bad Is A Macaw Bite? (Bite Force, Injuries + Finger Loss)
Macaws are large parrots that can deliver dangerous bites. You’ve likely read stories about macaws severing and biting off fingers, meaning a bite can be issued with crushing force. A […]
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 […]
Are Parrots Afraid of Thunder? (Effects of Storms)
The loud noises of thunder and sudden flashes of lightning can be terrifying for pet parrots. When a storm arrives, the change in environmental conditions can startle and scare them. […]
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 […]