You may be concerned that regurgitation resembles vomiting, gagging, or choking. A parrot may regurgitate on its owner, a mirror, or toys, leaving you completely non-plussed. Parrots regurgitate partially digested […]
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27 Fruits Parrots Can Eat (And Why!)
Wild parrots eat fruit for energy, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants to keep them strong and healthy. A parrot’s diet should comprise about 5-10% fruits. Parrots can eat colorful fruits […]
Can Parrots Eat Spinach? (Is Too Much Bad for Birds?)
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family, which includes chard and beetroot. Despite being a good source of vitamins and minerals, it’s bitter-tasting and salty. While this leafy green […]
How Does Smoking Affect Parrots? (Cigarette + Tobacco Fumes)
We’re all aware of the dangers of passive smoking. Unfortunately, cigarettes, cigars, and pipes pose a much greater risk to pet birds, especially as they’re caged and can’t leave the […]
Parrot Stopped Talking! Can Parrots Lose Their Voice?
You’ll feel concerned when a parrot stops talking or refuses to speak. However, it’s unlikely the parrot has permanently lost its voice. Usually, following adjustments, the parrot will be able […]
Is Parrot Poop Supposed To Smell Bad?
Parrots’ waste shouldn’t have a distinctive smell, especially from a distance. Foods like seeds, pellets, fruits, and vegetables don’t cause smelly waste in pet birds. If a parrot’s poop smells […]
Can I Keep A Wild Parrot As A Pet?
Wild parrots live in territories populated by humans. While owning most parrot species is legal, the bird must have been hatched and raised in captivity. It’s illegal to capture and […]
Can Parrots Eat Celery? (Sticks, Leaves, Tops, Seeds + Juice)
Celery (Apium graveolens) is from the family Apiaceae, which is the same family as parsley and carrots. The celery stick has an earthy and peppery taste that some parrots enjoy […]
Why Is My Parrot Drooling? (Canker in Birds)
It may seem harmless to find a parrot drooling, but this isn’t the case. A parrot’s beak and tongue are almost always dry, especially the tip of the tongue. Parrots […]
Why Do Parrots Shake Their Heads Side to Side?
Head shaking in parrots can have several meanings or no meaning, depending on the species, bird’s quirks, and specific circumstances. It’s most common among Quaker parrots and African greys. Parrots […]
What Are The Families of Psittaciformes?
All parrots are part of the taxonomic order Psittaciformes. To qualify as a parrot, birds must have a hookbill and zygodactyl feet – 4 toes, 2 pointing forward and 2 […]
What Seeds Are Good for Parrots?
Parrots enjoy eating seeds because they’re fatty and flavorful. Given a choice, many parrots will avoid eating all other foods in favor of a seed-based diet. Parrots can eat sesame, […]