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Macaw parrot feeding from a bowl of chopped foods.

What does a parrot eat? Making healthy chop for your bird

Published: June 25, 2021Modified: August 14, 2022

For many (potential) new parrot owners, it comes as a bit of a shock that seeds don’t constitute a proper parrot diet. They’re still commonly fed, but as you can …

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Categories Parrot diet 2 Comments
Two blue parrotlets (Forpus) cuddling. | What is the lifespan of a parrotlet?

Lifespan of a parrotlet | How long do parrotlets live?

Published: June 11, 2021Modified: August 14, 2022

If you’re thinking of adding one to your family, you might be wondering about the lifespan of a parrotlet. How long can you expect your tiny feathered friend to be …

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Categories Parrot lifespan, Parrotlets 8 Comments
Small downy feather from budgie parakeet | Budgie molting, what to do?

Budgie molting | Help, my parakeet is molting!

Published: May 18, 2021Modified: August 14, 2022

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

5 easy & fun recipes for parrots and other birds

Published: May 3, 2021Modified: August 14, 2022

Here at Psittacology, we talk a lot about what parrots should eat. After all, research has shown time and time again that many domestic parrots suffer from health issues related …

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Categories Parrot diet, Parrot DIY 3 Comments
Double yellow headed Amazon parrot headshot in the sun.

Double yellow headed Amazon | Parrot care & info

Published: April 26, 2021Modified: August 14, 2022

Thinking about adding a double yellow headed Amazon parrot (Amazona oratrix) to your family? These Central American parrots are beautiful, social and amazing talkers, but they’re not for everyone. Keep …

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Green male Eclectus parrot in tree.

Eclectus parrot lifespan | Eclectus roratus

Published: April 7, 2021Modified: August 14, 2022

If you have an Eclectus parrot or if you’re intested in adding one to your family, you might be wondering about Eclectus parrot lifespan. How long these colorful birds live …

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Categories Eclectus, Parrot lifespan 23 Comments

9 pet birds that are quiet | Quietest parrots

Published: March 21, 2021Modified: August 14, 2022

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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Categories Parrot facts 9 Comments
Close-up on the head of a pink Bourke parakeet - Neopsephotus bourkii

Bourke’s parakeet care & info | Neopsephotus bourkii

Published: March 5, 2021Modified: August 14, 2022

Thinking of adopting a Bourke’s parakeet? Good choice! These small pink parrots are a joy to have in the house with their calm personalities and soft, cheerful chirps. Despite their …

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Categories Parakeets 8 Comments
Side by side images of albino male budgie (left) and male cockatiel (right) | Budgie vs cockatiel: Find the bird for you

Budgie vs cockatiel | Find the bird for you

Published: February 21, 2021Modified: August 14, 2022

If you’re looking for a feathered companion, there’s a good chance you’ll end up narrowing it down to either a budgie or a cockatiel. No wonder: they’re the two most …

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Categories Budgies, Cockatiels, Parrot comparisons 3 Comments
Blue quaker parrot (Myiopsitta monachus) looking out a window.

Are quaker parrots loud? | All about quaker noise levels

Published: February 12, 2021Modified: August 14, 2022

If you’re thinking about adding a quaker parrot to your family, you might have stumbled upon this page looking for information on their noise levels. Are quaker parrots loud? No …

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Categories Quaker parrots 9 Comments
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