It is not uncommon for parrots to eat insects in the wild. A wild parrot’s diet mainly consists of fruits, seeds, and nuts, however, they may occasionally venture to the ground to forage for insects and bugs. So if your…
Unlike other pets, parrots mostly stay indoors, so you never get to see their unselective nature when it comes to choosing food. But in an odd situation, if an ant somehow makes its way to their cage, you will know…
Trying to understand your parrot’s body language is no easy task. They do strange things all the time. Most of them can be explained as quirks while others can have the potential to turn into behavioral problems. Usually, parrots like…
Many parrots chew their feet and toes from time to time as part of their grooming activities. It is nothing to worry about as long as they don’t do it excessively. There can be a number of medical as well…
When your parrot comes flying towards you the moment you enter your house, you immediately know you have a special place in their heart. Most of us know that our parrots can identify us even in a sea of different…
While not all parrot licks their human companions, most of you would be familiar with the experience of getting licked by your parrot. Parrots lick their owners for many reasons. Being licked by your parrot can be a sign of…
Anyone who’s spent time exercising their parrots knows how excited and jumpy they can get. Parrots are small bundles of energy, to say the very least. And when they’re feeling super excited and active, they like to release this energy…
Parrots aren’t generally considered to be very affectionate, probably because the way they show their love is often overlooked or unnoticed by most owners. Of course, we show them our love by taking care of them, rewarding them with treats,…
If your parrot seems to be preening a lot more lately or if you notice a few damaged feathers, it could be a case of bird mites. Mites are tiny parasites, usually not more than a millimeter in size that…
Parrots have a slightly different way of communicating, and most of us may find their habits strange at times. If you’re a parrot owner like me, you’ve probably noticed some of these weird habits with your own parrot. You may…
