Here is everything that you should know about parrots. Right from their facts to all the information about taking care of them.
If a Cockatiel bites you, it’s not because it dislikes you but because biting expresses frustration or dissatisfaction over something else. When bitten, the first thing to do is retrieve your hand or whichever part with as minor damage as possible. 10 Ways to Prevent Your Cockatiel From Biting You can do this by moving …
Why Does My Bird Do That? Demystifying Breeding Behaviors in Parrots Most dogs and cats come into our homes spayed or neutered and are not likely to exhibit any sexual behaviors. Birds, on the other hand, can be extremely sexual beings! They are not routinely spayed or neutered, and many birds reach sexual maturity fairly …
African Grey parrots are quite popular in captivity. People usually want one because of their notorious talking abilities. But with this keen intelligence comes a deep sensitivity. African grey parrots are native to several African countries. There are two common species of African grey parrots. These are the Congo African Grey (the nominate species) and …
Preventing Phobias In Companion Parrots We, behavior consultants, are seeing far too many cases of phobic parrots, who come from loving households but have become frightened to the point of fearing death from their human companions. As we raise more companion parrots for the pet trade, this problem will only grow unless we understand why …
Have you ever wondered how parrots clean themselves? What exactly is preening, or is it safe to bathe your parrot? The two main ways in which parrots clean themselves are by preening and bathing. Powder down is a substance that comes from their feathers that also keeps them clean and dry. Preening involves cleaning out …
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Most people lay some sort of paper down at the bottom of their parrot’s cage. Inevitably, the paper gets shredded by our winged companions as they scratch around in their “nest.” This is perfectly natural, but why do some parrots eat the paper? Parrots eat paper because it easily breaks up in their beak as …
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Sometimes I feel like every time I walk past my parrot’s cage; he’s eating. Maybe I’m just using a small container, but it also needs to be refilled every day. I know it can be bad for large mammals to overeat, but what about my parrot? Parrots overeat if they have the opportunity, especially if …
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Choosing a parrot as a pet is a big decision, considering that it may just outlive you if it has a healthy life. So, you must be wondering as to why parrots live so long? Parrots live so long because of conserved mutations in their genes that are linked to longevity. A recent study found …
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Parrots are unique and rarely follow the tendencies of other birds. Today we look at how different they are regarding nesting habits. Not all parrot species build a nest. The Monk Parrot (Quaker) and Lovebird build nests similar to other birds.These two parrot species build nests with twigs, leaves, and grass. But for the majority …
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Parrots and other birds are vital for a thriving ecosystem. They bring so much to benefit other creatures and plant life as a whole. Their impact on the environment is enormous, and we will cover some of it here today. So, let’s understand how do parrots help the environment? Parrots help the environment by eating …
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I’ve asked myself these questions many times. Do parrots have tongues to help mimic human sounds? Why else would a parrot need a tongue otherwise? Parrots have tongues that help them communicate and mimic the sounds of humans. The pitch and loudness of the parrot’s vocals change as the tongue changes in position. Parrots also …
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Considering how parrots can destroy hard objects so effortlessly, it’s no wonder some people wonder if little teeth are hiding inside that beak. So, do parrots have teeth? Parrots don’t have teeth. They use their beaks to break food into pieces they can swallow. They don’t need teeth because their food is softened with acid …
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