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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.

Green budgie parakeet flying towards blue parakeet sat on tree stump

Do Parakeets Mate For Life?

Published: December 29, 2022Modified: January 2, 2023

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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Categories Parakeets, Parrot facts 2 Comments
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 2, 2023

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 12 Comments
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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Indian ringneck parrot portrait

Parrot history | Ringneck Parakeets In Ancient Rome & Greece

Published: February 27, 2022Modified: January 2, 2023

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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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 2, 2023

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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Cockatiel and budgie

Cockatiel and Budgie | Can They Live Together?

Published: December 29, 2021Modified: January 2, 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 facts 2 Comments
Small downy feather from budgie parakeet | Budgie molting, what to do?

Budgie Molting | Help, My Parakeet Is Molting!

Published: May 18, 2021Modified: January 2, 2023

Has your budgie’s cage floor turned into a sea of feathers? Are you seeing strange pins on its head and body? Might your bird be a bit more cranky than …

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Categories Budgies, Parrot facts 2 Comments

9 Pet Birds That Are Quiet | Quietest Parrots

Published: March 21, 2021Modified: January 2, 2023

One of the most common questions when the time comes to choose a parrot is: are there pet birds that are quiet? Many of us are apartment dwellers who can’t …

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Curious male cockatiel parrot

Help! My Cockatiel Is Molting | What To Do?

Published: June 7, 2020Modified: January 2, 2023

Is your cockatiel looking slightly… scruffy? Are you finding feathers on the bottom of the cage, and does the bird seem a bit on the cranky side? Don’t worry, your …

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Categories Cockatiels, Parrot facts 19 Comments

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