Your adorable and chatty mitthu holds a special place in your heart, just like your cultural roots. Finding a good Indian name for your parrot can be one way of embracing your family heritage or simply showing your respect for…
There are over 30 species of parrots in the wilderness of Spain, including the very famous monk parakeet or Quaker parrot. Whether you’ve recently introduced a species of the same origin to your flock or simply fancy a traditional Spanish…
Naming your parrot can be quite exciting. But at the same time, it can be quite daunting because you want to get it right and don’t want to mess it up. Having spent so much time with your beloved feathered…
The mating process in parrots is not as straightforward as it is in mammals. Parrots mate once or twice a year, typically as spring comes around. During the breeding season, parrots experience hormonal changes that activate their reproductive instincts. When…
If you think parrots are the only intelligent animal species with charming abilities like mimicry, dancing, and socializing, you might be wrong. Dolphins are regarded as one of the smartest animals on earth and they showcase a remarkable set of…
Spaying or neutering in parrots is not an elective procedure, as it often is with cats and dogs. Veterinarians consider surgical sterilization for parrots only when it is medically necessary. Any form of surgery on birds, including spaying or neutering,…
Sexing parrots can be difficult, especially if they are not grown adults. Unlike most other animals, parrots do not have visible external genitalia through which their sex can be determined. In addition to that, most parrot species are sexually monomorphic,…
If you’ve had a parrot for any amount of time now, you know that they are always waiting for that door to open so they can get outside and play with you. They are social creatures who love spending time…
If you have owned a parrot for some time now, you certainly would have made many good memories together. And you know your parrot remembers many of the things you’ve taught them like following your commands repeating words and performing tricks.…
Parrots are known for their loud and ear-splitting vocalizations. Their varied repertoire of sounds can be heard and understood by their flock mates from great distances. Hearing is an important sense for parrots beyond just communication. It works with other…
