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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
Ferris wheel parrot toy with cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) in the background, shallow focus.

Toys For Cockatiels | 6 Toy Types They Love!

Published: April 20, 2022Modified: February 13, 2024

Did you just add a cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) to your family or are you looking to enrich your bird’s life? You’ve come to the right place. Toys for cockatiels are …

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Categories Cockatiels, Parrot accessories 7 Comments
English budgie (left) vs common budgie (right): Melopsittacus undulatus, a popular pet bird.

English Budgie | Origins, Differences & More

Published: April 8, 2022Modified: September 26, 2023

Ever been at the pet store, looking at their budgies, and confused to see two different-looking types of these parakeets with a significant price difference? You wouldn’t be the first! …

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Categories Budgies 8 Comments
Blue budgie (left) and blue yellow-collared lovebird (right).

Budgie vs Lovebird | Which Is Right For Me?

Published: March 22, 2022Modified: September 26, 2023

If you’re looking to add a new parrot to your family, you may have gotten stuck between budgie vs lovebird while searching for a species that suits you. Not surprising: …

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Categories Budgies, Lovebirds, Parrot comparisons 2 Comments
Indian ringneck parrot (Psittacula krameri)

Indian Ringneck Parrot Care & Info | (Rose-Ringed Parakeet)

Published: March 11, 2022Modified: March 14, 2024

Are you thinking of adding an Indian ringneck parrot (also known as rose-ringed parakeet) to your family? Not surprising, as these talkative birds can make great pets for the right …

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Categories Indian ringnecks, Parrot Profiles 9 Comments
Indian ringneck parrot portrait

Parrot history | Ringneck Parakeets In Ancient Rome & Greece

Published: February 27, 2022Modified: March 7, 2024

It’s not surprising that we’re by no means the first folks to keep parrots as pets. These hook-billed birds have been fascinating people around the world for thousands of years …

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Parrot eating small tortilla.

Can My Parrot Eat…? 14 Human Foods Safe For Parrots

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

If you own a parrot, you’re probably well aware that there’s nothing that attracts our feathered friends more than human foods! Why eat healthy pellets when you can have French …

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Categories Parrot diet 6 Comments
Split photo of lovebirds (Agapornis) and cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus).

Cockatiel vs Lovebird | Finding The Parrot For You

Published: January 28, 2022Modified: January 15, 2024

Are you thinking about adding a parrot to your family but stuck between going for a cockatiel or a lovebird? Not surprising! Both are among the most popular pet parrot …

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Categories Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Parrot comparisons Leave a comment
White budgie parakeet with wet feathers after a bath.

How To Give A Parrot A Bath | For A Happy Bird!

Published: January 17, 2022Modified: January 15, 2024

If you’re thinking of adding a parrot to your family, you might be wondering if they like to bathe. After all, you’re probably aware that many of the wild birds …

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Budgie Care | Housing, Diet, Temperament & More

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

Thinking of adding a budgie to your family? Good choice! There’s a reason these little parakeets are the most popular pet parrots out there. Sadly, their popularity has also made …

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Categories Budgies, Parrot Profiles 11 Comments
Cockatiel and budgie

Cockatiel and Budgie | Can They Live Together?

Published: December 29, 2021Modified: November 12, 2023

If you’re thinking about expanding your feathered family, you may be wondering whether a cockatiel and a budgie can live together. Or maybe your cockatiel and your budgie get along …

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Categories Budgies, Cockatiels, Parrot comparisons 2 Comments
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