Parakeets (often called budgies or budgerigars) can recognize their owner’s face, voice, and scent sufficiently to distinguish them from others. Spending time with a parakeet means it’ll remember and recognize […]
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Are Parrots Smarter Than Cats?
Parrots and cats are among the world’s cleverest animals. Unfortunately, testing their cognitive abilities isn’t easy because they show their intelligence differently. Parrots and cats have comparable intelligence levels. Psittacines […]
Do Parrots Get Bored? (How To Tell + What To Do About It)
Pet parrots become bored without cage space, territory, toys, attention, and companionship. Boredom in parrots leads to stress, depression, inappetence, unhappy vocalizations, and destructive behaviors. As parrots are intelligent animals, […]
Did Parrots Evolve from Dinosaurs?
Parrots share characteristics with certain dinosaurs that ruled the earth millions of years ago. They have short arms, beaks, and three-toed feet because birds evolved from dinosaurs. Parrots are descended […]
Scissor Beak in Parrots: Causes, Treatment + Prevention
Scissor beak in parrots (also called ‘crooked beak’ or ‘crossed beak’) occurs when the upper and lower beak grow sideways but in opposite directions, forming a scissor-like cross when closed. […]
What Is The Friendliest Macaw? (Most To Least Friendly)
Macaws are among the largest pet parrots, with a powerful bite force and loud vocalizations when excited or agitated. Thankfully, most macaws are gentle giants with a loving and friendly […]