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Black lory or Chalcopsitta atra pair

Black Lory | Chalcopsitta atra parrot profile

Published: September 5, 2023Modified: September 5, 2023

The black lory, native to Indonesia, is one of the most striking parrots out there. Although it’s many a parrot lover’s dream species to own, as of right now, it’s …

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Green budgie parakeet flying towards blue parakeet sat on tree stump

Do Parakeets Mate For Life?

Published: December 29, 2022Modified: April 13, 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
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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English budgie (left) vs common budgie (right): Melopsittacus undulatus, a popular pet bird.

English Budgie | Origins, Differences & More

Published: April 8, 2022Modified: May 23, 2023

Ever been at the pet store, looking at their budgies, and confused to see two different-looking types of these parakeets with a significant price difference? You wouldn’t be the first! …

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Categories Budgies 8 Comments
Blue budgie (left) and blue yellow-collared lovebird (right).

Budgie vs Lovebird | Which Is Right For Me?

Published: March 22, 2022Modified: May 23, 2023

If you’re looking to add a new parrot to your family, you may have gotten stuck between budgie vs lovebird while searching for a species that suits you. Not surprising: …

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Categories Budgies, Lovebirds, Parrot comparisons 2 Comments
Split photo of lovebirds (Agapornis) and cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus).

Cockatiel vs Lovebird | Finding The Parrot For You

Published: January 28, 2022Modified: May 23, 2023

Are you thinking about adding a parrot to your family but stuck between going for a cockatiel or a lovebird? Not surprising! Both are among the most popular pet parrot …

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Budgie Care | Housing, Diet, Temperament & More

Published: January 8, 2022Modified: April 13, 2023

Thinking of adding a budgie to your family? Good choice! There’s a reason these little parakeets are the most popular pet parrots out there. Sadly, though, their popularity has also …

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Categories Budgies 11 Comments
Cockatiel and budgie

Cockatiel and Budgie | Can They Live Together?

Published: December 29, 2021Modified: May 23, 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
Pied whiteface cockatiel, a popular pet parrot.

Sexing A Cockatiel | Is My Cockatiel Male Or Female?

Published: November 6, 2021Modified: September 2, 2023

Thinking of getting a cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) or already have one whose sex you’re not sure about? These birds can be sexually dimorphic, meaning that sexing a cockatiel is often …

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Categories Cockatiels 14 Comments
Four budgie parakeets (Melopsittacus undulatus), a popular pet parrot. | Are budgies loud?

Are Budgies Loud? | About Budgie Noise Levels & Sounds

Published: August 12, 2021Modified: May 16, 2023

If you’re considering adding one or multiple budgies to your family, you might be wondering about their noise levels. Are budgies loud? It’s very important to make sure you can …

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Categories Budgies 6 Comments

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