Amazon parrots are medium-sized parrots that all have the same primary green plumage with small patches of different colors that distinguish them. They comprise a diverse group of colorful and intelligent parrot species. Their vibrant plumage has colors ranging from…
Most parrots that you will adopt from the shelter do not have a historical record of any kind. They have no information about their age, gender, or past family. However, determining a parrot’s age is important for they require different…
Everyone thinks of parrots as cute and colorful birds with a unique ability to talk. But there’s a lot more to them that you must know before you decide to have them as pets. Weighing out the cost and benefits…
Lavender is a popular flowering herb with medicinal properties. The lavender plant typically grows in arid climates, which means it is naturally absent from a wild parrot’s habitat. But if you grow lavender in your backyard, you may be wondering…
CBD is derived by extracting cannabidiol from the cannabis plant. However, the oil doesn’t produce a high because tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient is removed during the distillation process. CBD oil is used to treat several ailments in humans including…
Colorful, majestic, and intelligent, parrots are special creatures of the avian world. They are known for their exceptional talking ability, social nature, and lively personalities, which make them great pets. However, there is so much more to parrots than meets…
Territoriality is a common feature of nesting adult parrots in the wild. Parrots have to defend their territories to keep themselves and their offspring safe from predatory dangers. This behavioral instinct is carried through into captivity and manifests in the…
Peanut butter is one of the most common snack items in our kitchens. It is a versatile spread and a healthy snack that we like to pair with a myriad of other foods. But as much as it is touted…
Parrots do not eat peanuts in the wild because they are not found on trees like other nuts. In fact, peanuts are not even nuts, they are actually legumes that grow underground. However, they share much of their characteristics with…
Even though parrots are known to consume nuts in the wild, pistachios are not a part of their diet. Pistachios are an arid crop that grows in semi-arid climates. So they are not found in a parrot’s habitat. That being…
