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Parrot facts

Miscellaneous parrot facts that don’t belong in any category of their own! For example, did you know that parrots love to bathe? Do you know what to do if your parrot is molting? All the wacky ins and outs about our favorite feathered friends.

Amazon parrot sitting on top of its cage

How To Parrot-Proof A Space | 8 Bird Safety Tips (With Checklist!)

Published: January 1, 2024Modified: January 1, 2024

Thinking of adding a parrot to your family? Between finding a suitable cage, stocking up on parrot toys, and getting to know your new bird, you’ll be plenty busy. Still, …

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Purple-gloved hands holding a sick yellow budgie parrot

Parrot Emergency Care | Help, My Bird Is Sick/Injured!

Published: December 15, 2023Modified: December 15, 2023

Our feathered friends getting ill or injured is something no parrot parent wants to think about. Unfortunately, we have to, because properly preparing for an emergency can make the difference …

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A blue budgie surrounded by parrot-safe houseplants.

18 Parrot-Safe Houseplants For Your Urban Jungle

Published: November 27, 2023Modified: December 7, 2023

Combining parrots and houseplants can be difficult. Our birds just love to chew everything, and a nice green plant is particularly attractive. Any plants you bring into your home therefore …

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Male cockatiel parrot against brown background

What Are The 9 Best Parrots For Beginners?

Published: November 3, 2023Modified: January 5, 2024

Thinking about getting a parrot? Congrats, these colorful birds can make a great choice of pet for the right owner! But… which of the hundreds of species should you go …

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Split image showing a male cockatiel parrot on the left and an oil-filled space heater on the right.

Space Heaters For Parrots: Are They Safe?

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

Fall is well on its way as I write this, and temperatures are dropping. If your parrot is starting to look a little fluffed up, it may be missing the …

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Green Indian ringneck parrot on a snowy branch.

How To Keep A Parrot Warm In Winter: 6 Handy Tips

Published: October 12, 2023Modified: December 19, 2023

Winter is around the corner, and things are bound to get chilly. Even indoors, temperatures can drop a good bit compared to the summer months. We humans can just put …

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Green budgie parakeet flying towards blue parakeet sat on tree stump

Do Parakeets Mate For Life?

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

Parakeets are a popular type of pet bird known for their playful and energetic personality. Like all animals, they have specific social and mating behaviors that are important for their …

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Ground parrakeet illustration from Gould's "The Birds of Australia"

The Birds of Australia (1840-1848) | Psittacology free reading tips

Published: December 22, 2022Modified: December 22, 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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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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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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