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Agapornis fischeri | Fischer's lovebird care & info

Agapornis fischeri | Fischer’s Lovebird Care & Info

Published: December 1, 2022Modified: January 2, 2023

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 2 Comments
Cherry-headed conure, a neotropical parrot species.

Cherry-Headed Conure | Psittacara erythrogenys Care & Info

Published: November 20, 2022Modified: January 24, 2023

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 4 Comments
Rüppell's parrot (Poicephalus rueppellii) in a tree.

Rüppell’s Parrot | Poicephalus rueppellii Profile

Published: November 14, 2022Modified: January 2, 2023

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 | Platycercus caledonicus Care & Info

Published: November 6, 2022Modified: January 2, 2023

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: March 9, 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 18 Comments
Congo african grey parrot standing on gift in front of lighted christmas tree

8 Fun Gifts For Parrot Owners

Published: October 16, 2022Modified: January 2, 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: January 19, 2023

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 | Lorius lory Care & Info

Published: August 30, 2022Modified: January 2, 2023

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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White cockatiel parrot eating pasta

16 Human Foods Safe For Cockatiels (And 9 That Aren’t)

Published: August 22, 2022Modified: January 2, 2023

Cockatiels are very inquisitive birds, and they often take a keen interest in what their owners are munching on. If you’ve got a parrot, you never eat alone! But can …

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Categories Cockatiels, Parrot diet 4 Comments
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