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One of the first things a visitor asks you when you have a parrot in your home is, “Does it talk?” It seems that everyone is fascinated by the ability of parrots to mimic the langu…

Have you considered that a flock of four parakeets could be a $4,000 investment over their lifetime? Or that two Amazon parrots and two macaws could cost almost $6,000 annually? Th…

Quaker parrots are illegal in several states, but they make great pets. While the normal green and gray coloring of the quaker parrot does not immediately qualify it as a brightly …

If you fancy large birds, you can’t go wrong with an eclectus parrot. They’re not only beautiful, they can also entertain you with their chatter. But keeping an eclectus parrot is …

About 40 million years ago, during the Eocene Epoch and long before man walked the Earth, the first parrot-type birds lived in the areas we now know as England, Austria and Germany…

Obviously nobody wants to turn his or her bird into a sleep-deprived or cabin-fever suffering basket case. Fortunately, there are steps you can take modify the dark and light cycle…

Amazon parrots are attractive, playful, intelligent birds that are as capable of talking as they are as throwing temper tantrums. “Amazon parrots can be fun and interactive, and if…

Parrotlets, affectionately known as “pocket parrots,” are charming, miniature-sized, true parrots. There are seven species of parrotlets: blue-winged parrotlets (Forpus xanthoptery…

The Appeal Of The Cockatiel Cockatiel parrots are known for their powerful, smooth whistle. They are creative songsters that love to sing and whistle and show off. Royce Irwin of T…

Considering adopting a pet parrot? Their lifespan is a big factor, and it’s only natural to wonder, “How long do parrots live?” When it comes to pets, parrots can truly offer years…