Pet Birds

What happens when a parrot is asked to repeat a task over and over …will the prospect of receiving a favorite treat be enough to keep him going? Or do parrots, even when lavishly rewarded, reach their boiling point? See how African grey parrot Griffin fared when tasked with verbally labeling the same objects repeatedly during the course of several days.

As the days lengthen, a bird’s reproductive hormones gear up. Hormones and other factors all contribute to breeding behavior, so what can you do to minimize it?

Use these three vital tips to protect your precious feathered friend from the danger of pet-flipping, which is a term for when pets are stolen and sold.

Explore the similarities and differences between these two engaging parrot species that people often mistake for one another.

What to feed a companion bird is one of the most important questions people face. Do you know what is safe or unsafe, healthy or unhealthy for your bird?