Parrots are socially monogamous, often remaining with the same mate for one or several mating seasons. They are highly social birds known to form strong bonds with their mates. Kissing and other mating rituals serve to strengthen the pair bond…
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…
Every year around the same time, parrots become what can be described as little mean monsters. During the springtime, they experience an increased production of reproductive hormones, which basically tells their bodies to breed and reproduce. The raging hormones bring…
Parrots exhibit many funny quirks, but none are as adorable as the head bob. You may have seen your parrot bounce its head up and down like it is in a rock concert head-banging for the first time. And in…
If you hold out your finger in front of your parrot, you expect them to take it as a signal to step up. But what if instead your parrot just holds your finger with its beak? That’s kind of odd…
Parrots have exceptional vocal abilities, but they also like to communicate through their body language. Eye pinning is one of the many body language signs parrots use to convey their emotions. Eye pinning is a distinctive behavior in parrots, where…
The curious head tilt is a common behavior in most parrots. You may have seen your parrot tilting their head and looking with inquisitive eyes like they’re pondering on something. However, this adorable pose is more than just a behavioral…
Parrots are naturally scared of people, especially the ones they are not familiar with. It takes a long time for a parrot to trust someone, but once they do, they form a close bond with that person. It is normal…
Parrots have a unique tendon-locking mechanism that affords them superior balance, even when standing on one leg. While you may be concerned to see your parrot frequently lifting one foot up, it is actually a common behavior that serves important…
When you allow your parrot on a flat surface, it will hop, jump, roll, and run around. Walking in the normal way is just too boring for them. If you see your parrot walking backward, you might not think much…
