Parrots are one of the most threatened bird species in the world. Their population has been declining for decades as illegal poaching became rampant in the 1970s and habitats were being destroyed due to deforestation and human activity. Wild bird…
Parrots have been at the forefront of avian cognitive research for a long time. Over the years, many studies have been conducted to test the intelligence level of different parrot species. However, a majority of the early research on the…
If you’re on a budget and thinking about bringing a parrot into your home, you’ve come to the right place. Not all exotic birds come with a hefty price tag. In fact, some of the most popular and beloved parrots…
Parrots come in a variety of shades of yellow, from citrine to rich golden, amber, and sunshine glow. However, most parrots do not sport a full yellow plumage but rather have other colors mixed in. The color yellow in parrots…
Red parrots are undeniably striking, especially in combination with other magnificent colors that adorn their bodies. Parrots with entirely red plumage are a rare sight, but their distinct shades are just as gorgeous and add to the uniqueness of their…
The parrot world is awash with colors having every variety of hue in its bucket. But nothing evokes a timeless charm quite like the color black. Black parrots are not as common as the more vibrantly colored ones, but they…
Green is the most common color in parrots. However, parrots don’t naturally produce green pigments, rather there is some trickery of light scattering involved. According to Emu – Austral Ornithology, green coloration in parrots is achieved through a combination of…
Did you know that parrots cannot produce the color blue? In fact, blue is the rarest color in nature, with only a few organisms capable of producing true-blue pigments. Parrots use the structure of their feathers to distort the reflection…
Pink is not a common color in parrots. Most of the pink-colored parrot species are from the cockatoo family except one parakeet. However, there are a few other species that may not have complete pink plumage, but certain parts of…
Parrots see the world much differently than we do. They have a different visual orientation and color receptors that can detect wavelengths of light in the ultraviolet spectrum. This allows parrots to see a broader range of colors in comparison…
