Agapornis fischeri | Fischer’s Lovebird Care & Info
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 …
Cherry-Headed Conure | Psittacara erythrogenys Care & Info
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 …
Rüppell’s Parrot | Poicephalus rueppellii Profile
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 …
Green Rosella | Platycercus caledonicus Care & Info
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 …
Quaker Parrot Nest: Avian Apartment Complexes
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 …
8 Fun Gifts For Parrot Owners
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 …
Parrotlet vs Lovebird | Which is the parrot for you?
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 …
Psittacology free reading tips: Parrots in Captivity (1884-1887)
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 …
Black-Capped Lory | Lorius lory Care & Info
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 …
16 Human Foods Safe For Cockatiels (And 9 That Aren’t)
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 …