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Marijke Puts

Marijke is a full-time niche blogger and pop science writer, founder of Psittacology, and overly enthusiastic bird mom. Originally from The Netherlands but living in sunny Spain, she spends her time wrangling cockatiels, writing about parrots, cooking, diving and hiking. About me | Contact me
Lovebirds eating from human hand.

What Can Lovebirds Eat? 16 Household Foods For Your Bird

Published: December 8, 2022Modified: January 17, 2024

Have a lovebird as a pet and want to know how to add some extra variety to its diet? Or are you thinking of getting an Agapornis and trying to …

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Categories Lovebirds, Parrot diet 2 Comments
Agapornis fischeri | Fischer's lovebird care & info

Fischer’s Lovebird | Agapornis fischeri Care & Info

Published: December 1, 2022Modified: January 8, 2024

Looking for a small parrot with lots of personality to add to your family? If you settled on the colorful Fischer’s lovebird (Agapornis fischeri), that’s not surprising. These African birds …

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Categories Lovebirds, Parrot Profiles 2 Comments
Cherry-headed conure, a neotropical parrot species.

Cherry-Headed Conure Parrot Profile | (Red-Masked Conure)

Published: November 20, 2022Modified: January 8, 2024

Do you like talkative parrots? Is your life lacking in shenanigans? Then the cherry-headed conure might be just the pet for you! Also known as the red-masked conure or red-headed …

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Categories Conures, Parrot Profiles 4 Comments
Rüppell's parrot (Poicephalus rueppellii) in a tree.

Rüppell’s Parrot Profile | The “Lesser-Known” Poicephalus

Published: November 14, 2022Modified: January 8, 2024

The striking Rüppell’s parrot (Poicephalus rueppellii) is an African native that’s easy to recognize from its almost fully grey body. Uncommon in aviculture, this species was named after German naturalist …

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Green rosella parakeet

Green Rosella Parrot Profile | A Tasmanian Treasure

Published: November 6, 2022Modified: January 8, 2024

Most parrot enthusiasts are familiar with the eastern rosella and crimson rosella from Australia, but have you also heard of the green rosella (Platycercus caledonicus)? This Tasmanian native is beautifully …

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Quaker parrot nest with bird inside.

Quaker Parrot Nest: Avian Apartment Complexes

Published: October 29, 2022Modified: January 17, 2024

If you’re into parrots, you’ve probably heard of Myiopsitta monachus: the quaker parrot or monk parakeet. This green and grey South American parakeet is popular as a pet, but did …

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Categories Parrot facts, Quaker parrots 21 Comments
Congo african grey parrot standing on gift in front of lighted christmas tree

12 Fun Gifts For Parrot Owners

Published: October 16, 2022Modified: December 19, 2023

Birthday? Christmas? Valentine’s Day? If you’re struggling to come up with a nice gift for the parrot owner in your life, why not give them something related to their feathered …

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Side-by-side of parrotlet (Forpus) and lovebird (Agapornis)

Parrotlet vs Lovebird | Which is the parrot for you?

Published: September 18, 2022Modified: February 13, 2024

Thinking about adding a small parrot to your family but stuck between parrotlet vs lovebird? Not surprising! Both of these colorful birds can make wonderful pets, but despite their visual …

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Gang-Gang cockatoo vintage illustration from Parrots in Captivity (1887)

Psittacology free reading tips: Parrots in Captivity (1884-1887)

Published: September 10, 2022Modified: November 21, 2022

Did you know that, in most countries, a book’s copyright lapses 50-70 years after the author has passed away? This means that many books written in the 19th century are …

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Black-Capped Lory Care & Info | Lorius lory

Published: August 30, 2022Modified: January 8, 2024

Thinking about adding a black-capped lory (Lorius lory) to your family? Good choice! These colorful New Guinean natives can make fantastic pets. They do need some special care, however, and …

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