Contents
- Species
- Society Finch
- Derbyan Parakeet
- Scarlet-Chested Parakeet
- Lineolated Parakeet
- Bourke’s Parrot
- Parrot
- Goffin’s Cockatoo
- Vasa Parrot
- Psittacula
- Crimson Rosella
- Rosella
- Golden-Mantled Rosella
- Alexandrine Parakeet
- Eclectus
- Hahn’s Macaw
- White-Capped Pionus
- Blue-Headed Pionus
- Pionus Parrot
- Caique
- Senegal Parrot
- Poicephalus
- Meyer’s Parrot
- Quaker Parakeet
- Pacific Parrotlet
- Parrotlet
- Dove
- Ring-Necked Dove
- Diamond Dove
- Song Canary
- Red-Factor Canary
- Canary
- Red Lory
- Lory
- Rainbow Lory
- Indian Ring-Necked Parakeet
- Cockatoo
- Cockatiel
- Umbrella Cockatoo
- Moluccan Cockatoo
- Budgie (Parakeet)
- Finch
- Owl Finch
- Gouldian Finch
- Zebra Finch
- Fischer’s Lovebird
- Peach-Faced Lovebird
- Lovebird
- Orange-Winged Amazon Parrot
- Yellow-Naped Amazon Parrot
- Lilac-Crowned Amazon
- Double Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrot
- Amazon Parrot
- Scarlet Macaw
- Hyacinth Macaw
- Green-Winged Macaw
- Sun Conure
- Jenday Conure
- Green-Cheeked Conure
- Blue-Crowned Conure
- Conure
- Blue-and-Gold Macaw
- Macaw
- African Grey Parrot
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Species
Society Finch
Society finches make wonderful pets for bird lovers who appreciate their social nature, gentle disposition, and entertaining antics. Society finches are generally non-aggressive and can coexist peacefully with other small, friendly bird species. They are not known to be territorial ...
Derbyan Parakeet
The vibrant Derbyan parakeet, garbed in jewel tones with inky mustache feathering, inhabits Asia's highland forests. These medium-sized birds boast high intelligence and emotional sensitivities to match. As companions, these curious energetic birds needs plenty of healthy stimulation! ...
Scarlet-Chested Parakeet
With brilliant rainbow plumage, the scarlet-chested parakeet captivates bird enthusiasts as an exquisite Aussie species. But behind the male's dazzling blue, red, and green hues lies an introverted yet gentle personality. Females charm with more subtle earthy tones of green ...
Lineolated Parakeet
With their gentle nature and comparably quieter vocalizations, lineolated parakeets have earned a reputation as one of the more easygoing small parrots. At rest, they strike a distinctive horizontal stance, heads aligned with tails - a mellow match to their ...
Bourke’s Parrot
Bourke's parrots have a reputation for being one of the mellower of the parrot bunch in terms of vocalizations and attitude. They tend to be most quiet during the day and active at sunset and dawn. They are often referred ...
Parrot
You might think you know what a parrot is, but do you? Learn about parrot characteristics, behavior, care needs, and more. These feathered companions have more to offer than you might guess! ...
Goffin’s Cockatoo
Goffin's can also be a bit mischievous and can be quick learners. Don't be surprised to find that your Goffin's cockatoo quickly learns to open the cage after seeing you unlatch the lock ...
Vasa Parrot
Among companion parrots, vasa parrots are the most peculiar in looks, with their truncated bodies and long necks. Vasas are active birds that need spacious accommodations as well as playtime with their people and toys to keep their inquisitive minds ...
Psittacula
Psittacula are primarily green, with long tail feathers, and a ring of dark colored feathering around the neck. Psittacula are referred to as parakeets, but they are much larger than what many people think of with the word "parakeet." ...
Crimson Rosella
The crimson rosella's colors are eye-catching, and its whistle sounds are equally enchanting ...
Rosella
With their vibrant colors, rosellas are hard to overlook. A rosella will charm you with its whistles, too! ...
Golden-Mantled Rosella
If you want a gorgeous bird for an aviary or habitat setting, or have the space in your home to give this bird the appropriate room, then the golden-mantled rosella might be the bird for you ...
Alexandrine Parakeet
Loyal, playful and talkative are words used to describe the Alexandrine parakeet, which can also learn tricks and is inclined to show off its acrobat skills ...
Eclectus
Eclectus parrots look like they are straight out of a Dr. Seuss book! Their feathers have a fur-like appearance and their colors are bright red for females, and bright green with a 'candy corn' colored beak for males. Aside from ...
Hahn’s Macaw
A Hahn's macaw's personality is much like that of its larger macaw cousins — bold, fun, active — but in a more manageable size, which makes this parrot a popular companion ...
White-Capped Pionus
Don't overlook the white-capped Pionus parrot as an companion. While it might not demand your attention as other parrots do, a well-socialized white-capped Pionus can certainly be an outgoing and social family pet ...
Blue-Headed Pionus
Blue-headed Pionus can be laid-back, relatively quiet parrots, which makes them ideal for those who live in apartments ...
Pionus Parrot
The Pionus parrot is the best kept secret of the bird world. It’s got all of the good qualities of the popular companion species, with few of the negative aspects that often occur with parrots ...
Caique
Caiques have been called clowns of the bird world for good reason — the clown is a truly appropriate metaphor for this high-energy, medium-sized mischief maker. You haven't seen playful until you've seen a caique in action ...
Senegal Parrot
With its yellow irises and blocky head, the Senegal parrot can have an intense look. But don't let its gaze fool you into thinking this bird is always uptight. Senegal parrots can be outgoing and playful and are the most ...
Poicephalus
Poicephalus might not want to cuddle, but they can be playful and outgoing, and many certainly love to be petted ...
Meyer’s Parrot
The Meyer's parrot might prefer to watch things from afar instead of being the center of attention. This bird is happy sitting quietly on a perch, destroying a toy. Meyer's can be social, too, and tend to bond with everyone ...
Quaker Parakeet
It's a pity that quaker parakeets are outlawed in some cities and states because this social parrot's talking ability and intelligence rivals the much more expensive African grey and Amazon parrot ...
Pacific Parrotlet
Pacific parrotlets are very spirited, and can become aggressive if left for too long without handling. Even though it is tiny, do not underestimate the strong beak – its bite is much stronger than a budgie. These pint-sized parrots don't ...
Parrotlet
The parrotlet parrot might be small in size but it is big in personality. These pint-size parrots are bold and assertive, and they can learn to talk, too ...
Dove
Doves are ideal for someone who wants a bird, but cannot accommodate the needs of a parrot (noise, one-on-one social interaction). Their interactions are fun to watch and some consider their cooing pleasant ...
Ring-Necked Dove
A ring-necked dove can make a great pet for those looking for a companion bird with an easy-going nature, potential to be hand-tamed and gentleness. If you like the sound of cooing,this might be the bird for you! ...
Diamond Dove
For a dove species, the diamond dove is surprisingly small, but eye catching nevertheless, especially with its prominent red eye ring. Many find its soft cooing a pleasant alternative to a boisterous parrot ...
Song Canary
The song canary is one of the most popular in the canary group, and is typically sought out for its beautiful melodic song. As the name implies, song canaries are bred to sing, specifically male canaries. Female canaries vocalize mostly ...
Red-Factor Canary
The red-factor canary's body-type appears to be just like the other canaries, but with one special trait – when fed a special diet, this canary's coloring can change ...
Canary
The canary has been a favorite among bird keepers for hundreds of years, and has been bred into more than 200 breeds, much like dogs have, each breed prized for a particular skill or appearance ...
Red Lory
The red lory's playful personality and beautiful appearance make this high-energy parrot a favorite among bird fanciers and the more advanced pet bird owners alike ...
Lory
The lory personality is intense, in general. This is not a shy species. The rainbow lory is bubbly and enthusiastic, the “coach” of the bird world, encouraging play whenever its favorite human is around ...
Rainbow Lory
The rainbow lory is one of the most stunning and beautiful companion birds available today. Lories, in general, need more care and attention than your more common companion birds due to their highly specific dietary and housing requirements. However, they ...
Indian Ring-Necked Parakeet
The Indian ring-necked parakeet is not a shy bird, and does best with an owner who appreciates an outgoing companion that is not afraid to demand what it wants! Indian ring-necks can also be quite talkative ...
Cockatoo
Pet cockatoos are often referred to as "velcro" birds because of their highly sociable nature and borderline obsessive need to be around the people in their lives. A cockatoo is a loving but demanding bird ...
Cockatiel
There's a reason why the cockatiel is one of the most popular companion birds — this slender Australian parrot can be both cuddly and bold. Cockatiels can also be curious and, at times, feisty. With a cockatiel in the house, you ...
Umbrella Cockatoo
The umbrella cockatoo certainly makes a charming, affectionate pet, but it’s not for everyone. An umbrella cockatoo demands attention and needs an owner who can set boundaries ...
Moluccan Cockatoo
Moluccans would like nothing more than to be sewn to your body 24 hours a day. They crave attention and love, and can become obsessive because of this trait ...
Budgie (Parakeet)
The budgie (parakeet) is often thought of as a "beginner bird," however, this social, outgoing little bird deserves just as much care and attention as larger parrots. Budgies are playful, love food and they can rival any parrot in terms ...
Finch
Finches are the perfect alternative for those wanting a feathered pet but not prepared to take on the challenges of caring for a parrot. Finches don't talk and are hands-off birds, but they delight their owners with their aerial antics ...
Owl Finch
As their name suggests, owl finches look like little owls with their distinctive markings. These are curious and social little birds ...
Gouldian Finch
The Gouldian finch is prized primarily for its gorgeous plumage. This small bird is available in a variety of striking, vibrant colors ...
Zebra Finch
Zebra finches are the most popular finch species due to its availability and price. This cute, little striped finch has been kept in captivity for more than a 100 years ...
Fischer’s Lovebird
The Fischer’s lovebird has plenty of energy and can be a loyal friend if interacted with regularly. While energetic, Fischer's tend to be gentler than other lovebird species, especially when in an aviary environment ...
Peach-Faced Lovebird
The popular peach-faced lovebird exudes a big personality in a small body. Peach faces love their playtime and positive interaction with their people. A peach-faced lovebird has a "busy beak" and might be inclined to tear up strips of paper ...
Lovebird
A lovebird might be one of the smaller parrot species available as a companion pet, but this bird is inquisitive and seemingly always on the go. As their name suggests, lovebirds are known for the loving, attentive bond they tend ...
Orange-Winged Amazon Parrot
Orange wings can be spunky and outgoing, but they tend to be mellower and less talkative compared to other Amazons. Like most Amazon parrots, they are social eaters and will appreciate the opportunity to share in healthy meals with their ...
Yellow-Naped Amazon Parrot
Their outgoing personalities make yellow-naped Amazons one of the more popular Amazon species. Yellow napes can be talkative and gravitate toward toys that challenge them both physically and mentally. They also enjoy plenty of interaction with their people ...
Lilac-Crowned Amazon
The lilac-crowned Amazon is one of the smaller Amazon species and tends to have a smaller voice compared to the larger, more boisterous yellow-crowned and double yellow-headed Amazons. Lilac crowns can be loyal companions and, like most Amazons, have hearty ...
Double Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrot
There's nothing shy about a double yellow-headed Amazon parrot. These birds are talkative, boisterous and inclined to burst out in song. Males are known for doing what is best described as a mach strut — tail feathers flared out, sliding across ...
Amazon Parrot
Amazon parrots are among the more popular medium-sized parrot species, which might have something to do with their gregarious personalities. They are often described as boisterous, playful, and outgoing — some even like to sing. Male Amazons have a reputation ...
Scarlet Macaw
The scarlet is a “sassy” bird, filled with energy and personality. It’s highly intelligent, as well as a capable escape artist ...
Hyacinth Macaw
The hyacinth macaw stunning cobalt-blue coloring and massive size will cause anyone to pause and take notice. Bright yellow around the eyes and at the base and the corners of the beak makes the largest of the macaw species appear ...
Green-Winged Macaw
The green-winged macaw is among the largest macaw species. Its large beak can be intimidating, but this macaw has a reputation as a gentle giant ...
Sun Conure
The sun conure is bold in both appearance and in personality. Suns are known for their vocalizing, which can be loud a times, as well as their playfulness and adventurous nature ...
Jenday Conure
Jenday conures have a reputation for being a little more laid back than other conures, but that's not to say that they don't enjoy and expect plenty of interaction with their people. Like most conures, they appreciate bird toys that ...
Green-Cheeked Conure
Green-cheeked conures can be outgoing and comical, but they can also be a little shyer than other conures. These birds love their play and will appreciate a good rotation of toys and a spacious cage to run around ...
Blue-Crowned Conure
The blue-crowned conure has a large vocabulary and high intelligence to match. This species is known as one of the better talkers in the conure family, though it can be a little difficult to understand ...
Conure
Conures, which vary in size from small to medium, often charm people with their playfulness and inquisitive personalities. They generally like to be where the household activity is, which can include mealtime and hanging out with their favored people ...
Blue-and-Gold Macaw
The blue-and-gold macaw is aptly named, with a gorgeous blue body and dark lemon-yellow chest, this is a bird that’s hard to miss. It also referred to as the blue-and-yellow macaw ...
Macaw
Macaws' big size and vibrant colors make them hard to overlook. These social birds can create a racket when they feel so inclined, and their clownish ways are sure to draw attention. Although their large beaks can be intimidating, a ...
African Grey Parrot
The African grey parrot's ability to talk and mimic sounds makes this medium-sized parrot a captivating companion. African grey owners often report that their greys oftentimes talk in context and seem very attuned to their people's emotions. The African grey ...
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Webinar: Ask the Vet With Dr. Tom Tully
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Webinar: The Grey Way: Greys & Hormones Live Q&A
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Webinar: Translating Parrot: Hormonal Parrots – Just the Facts!
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Avian Vet Insider: The Pressures of Being a Parrot – Hormones Made Me Do It!
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Webinar: Ask the Vet with Dr. Tom Tully
Join our live interactive webinar on Friday, March 22, when Dr. Tom Tully answers questions from our virtual audience about their birds' health and wellbeing. Even if you don't have question, you can learn from others', and Dr. Tully will ...
The Story of Dr. Pepperberg & Alex the African Grey Turned Into A Play!
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Webinar: Phoenix Landing 2024 Wellness Retreat – A “Can’t Miss” for Bird Owners!
Join Dr. Susan Orosz and Ann Brooks for an insider look at the 2024 Phoenix Landing Wellness Retreat - a one-of-a-kind learning summit taking place over two days this April in Asheville, NC, to help bird owners and professionals elevate ...
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Webinar: Translating Parrot: Finding a Reputable Bird Breeder
Finding a responsible bird breeder takes insider know-how. In her latest episode of Translating Parrot, Pamela Clark addresses the challenge of identifying ethical bird breeders. What questions should you ask? What should you look for when visiting facilities? Join us ...
Webinar: Ask the Vet with Dr. Tom Tully
Make 2024 the year of learning all about your bird's health! Mark your calendars, and join this live interactive webinar on Friday, February 23, when Dr. Tom Tully answers questions from our virtual audience about their birds' health and wellbeing ...
Study Explores The Brain Pathways Of Parrots’ Vocal Abilities
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Green Jays Venture From the Tropics
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Ellie the Cockatoo Reads & Writes
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Innovative Ocean High-Rise Nests Help Endangered Birds
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Webinar: Translating Parrot: Behavior 101 – Why Does My Parrot Do That?
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Webinar: Ask the Vet with Dr. Tom Tully
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Webinar: Avian Vet Insider: The Truth About Toxins
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Webinar: Ask the Vet with Dr. Tom Tully
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After 3 Years Apart, Chatty Parrot Reunites with Family
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Cities as Unlikely Havens: Red-Crowned Amazon Parrots Take to Urbanization
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Wild Palm Cockatoos Woo Mates With Improvised Drums
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Webinar: Avian Vet Insider: Geriatrics – Is My Parrot a Senior & What Should I Do?
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Webinar: The Grey Way—The Older Grey
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Webinar: Ask the Vet with Dr. Tom Tully
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The Birder’s Curse of the “Nemesis Bird!”
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Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Griffin & Athena’s Wild Weekend Getaway
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Webinar: Avian Vet Insider: ExoticsCon – What’s New in Avian Medicine?
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Webinar: The Grey Way: Ask Lisa Anything About Greys!
There are many sides to African grey parrots—highly intelligent, capable of being brilliant mimickers, sometimes full of shenanigans...the list goes on and on. In this episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono will channel her years of experience living with ...
Webinar: Ask the Vet with Dr. Tom Tully
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Call For Volunteers in Tasmania To Help Conserve Orange-bellied Parrots
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Webinar: Translating Parrot: Cockatoos – Unraveling the Mysteries
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Webinar: Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Have a question about your bird's health?! Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's nutrition, care, well-being and other health-related topic in this interactive webinar on August 11! ...
Webinar: The Grey Way — But I Read It on the Internet! Part 1
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Webinar: The Grey Way — But I Read It on the Internet! Part 2
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Parrot Cares for Kittens Found in Nest Cavity
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Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight June/July 2023: The Crucial Roles of IUCN & CITES
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Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Is Artificial Intelligence the New Dr. Dolittle?
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Webinar: Avian Vet Insider—Enrichment & Building Trust Through “Trick” Training
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Webinar: Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Have a question about your bird's health?! Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's nutrition, care, well-being and other health-related topic in this interactive webinar on July 21! ...
Webinar: NEW Series! Translating Parrot: Travel – Is it Right for Your Bird?
Join us on July 28 for an exciting new Lafeber webinar series, "Translating Parrot," which focusses on Parrot Behavior & Wellness with Pamela Clark, a well-known author, speaker, IAABC Certified Parrot Behavior Consultant & retired CVT. In her premiere episode, ...
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UK House Exterior Completely Painted With Mural Of Parrots
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May 4th is Bird Day!
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Webinar: The Grey Way — My Bird Wants That! But Does Your Bird Need That?
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Webinar: Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on June 16! ...
Webinar: Avian Vet Insider — “Symptoms” & What They Might Mean
Join us on June 23, when Dr. Lamb will discuss why a vet visit is in order whenever your bird exhibits any type of symptom, or change in behavior, appetite, or appearance. Sign up and find out why on June ...
Monk Parakeets Exhibit Social Standing Behaviors In New Study
A recently published study sheds new light on the pecking order in parrots and factors that might change flock dynamics. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati observed interactions among flocks of captive monk parakeets (also commonly referred to as quaker ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Toy Making—by a Parrot
In her latest blog, Dr. Irene Pepperberg dishes on African grey Griffin's preferences when it comes to foraging toys—or lack thereof. Unlike his flockmate Athena, African grey Griffin isn’t much of a toy lover. He prefers the basics like construction ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight April 2023: The Grey-Breasted Parakeet of Brazil
This month’s Lafeber Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight takes us to Brazil, home to the grey-breasted parakeet (Pyrrhura griseipectus). This beautiful species of conure is critically endangered, with its humid mountain forest range reduced to a mere 13% due to habitat ...
Webinar: The Grey Way—Bling that Cage!
In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will offer tips to help bird owners bling out their bird's cage. Sign up and tune in Friday, May 5, 2023! ...
Webinar: Avian Vet Insider—Free Feeding or Meals — What is Best for Parrots?
Join us on May 12, when Dr. Lamb will tackle a new trend of feeding meals to parrots, where they only have access to food for each meal rather than free feeding (having food available at all times). Which is ...
Webinar Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on May 19! ...
A Billy Joel Song Helps Bring Lost Cockatiel Home
One lucky cockatiel’s love for a Billy Joel song helped reunite him with his owner. See the unusual spot where this cockatiel, aptly named Joel, landed and how he made his way back home ...
Blossom The Widowed Goose Finds New Love
Blossom the goose was a lonesome “widow” wandering the grounds of Riverside Cemetery in Iowa after Bud, her partner of many years, passed away. To help the lonely goose, cemetery staff put the word out that they were seeking a ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight March 2023: The Great Green Macaws of Costa Rica
This month’s Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight takes us to Costa Rica, where the locals, who refer to themselves as “Titos” are deeply driven to protect their native lands and animals, including the majestic Great Green Macaw. Learn how María ...
Webinar: Avian Vet Insider— The Avian Musculoskeletal System
Join us on April 14 to learn all about your bird's musculoskeletal system. Dr. Lamb's discussion will include the mechanics of flight and common problems she encounters in pet birds. She will cover fractures and how to deal with them, ...
Webinar: The Grey Way—An Owner’s Guide to an Avian Vet Visit
In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will offer tips to help bird owners prep their birds for a stress-free visit to the vet. Sign up and tune in Friday, April 21, 2023! ...
Webinar Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on April 28 ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Zoom Calls with African Greys Griffin & Athena
In her latest blog, Dr. Irene Pepperberg describes what it’s like to connect with African grey parrots Griffin and Athena over video call. She recounts that just like many people pivoted from in-person meetings to Zooming during COVID her cognitive ...
Celebrate These Lesser-Known March Holidays With Your Bird
The month of March has some interesting lesser-known National Designation Days that seem especially apropos for pet bird enthusiasts. See what lesser-known holidays you can celebrate with your feathered companion this month! ...
Australian Boy Fights To Help Save The Glossy Black Cockatoo
A 12-year-old from Australia has taken the initiative to help save the dwindling habitat of glossy black cockatoos from further land development. Spencer Hitchen, an avid photographer, has campaigned to stop new construction that impacts an expanse that contains some ...
Central Park Zoo’s Wayward Eurasian Owl Finds Itself at Home in NYC’s Central Park
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Avian Vet Insider: Pet Bird Hormones Top 10
Spring will soon be here and along with it, pet bird enthusiasts might start to notice changes in their birds' behavior. Join us on March 17 to know what might be going on with your bird as Dr. Lamb gives ...
CANCELED Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on March 24 ...
Webinar: The Grey Way—African Grey Hormones Top 10
In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way—African Grey Hormones Top 10, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will help bird owners navigate their birds' hormones as we head into spring! Sign up and tune in Friday, March 31, 2023! ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Tool Use in Parrots
Dr. Irene Pepperberg gives us her take on new research about tool use among Goffin's cockatoos. She talks about the propensity for tool use among other parrot species and the reasons why cockatoos might be more inclined to use tools ...
Can Parrots Recognize Each Other’s Voices?
We know the voices of friends and family, but how well do parrots recognize each other’s “voices?” Fortunately, a biological survey undertaken by the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior in Germany, along with four scientists, gives us some insight ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight February 2023: Yellow-Headed Amazons of Belize
Yellow-headed Amazon parrots are fairly common as pet companions, but their wild counterparts are quickly declining in their native habitats. This month’s Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight takes us to Belize, where the Belize Bird Rescue (BBR), in close collaboration ...
Coming Soon! LEGO® Parrot Build Kit
Parrot aficionados can thank a LEGO® builder enthusiast for submitting their prototype for consideration of a mass-produced kit that has come fruition and will be available for purchase starting March 1, 2023. The kit is called LEGO Creator 3in1 Exotic ...
Adopting A Pet Bird Might Be Your Best Match
January is Adopt a Rescue Bird Month... although "re-homed bird" might be a better term, as not all birds in a need of a new home were in need of rescuing! There are many companion birds who need (and deserve!) ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Understanding & Using Human Speech
In her latest blog[, Dr. Irene Pepperberg talks about a less scientific category but nonetheless worthwhile one when it comes to wrapping our minds around parrot intelligence. The "by chance category," is filled primarily with anecdotes as opposed to behavior ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight January 2023: The Cape Parrot of South Africa
In December 2022, South Africa named the Cape parrot as its Parrot of the Year. This unusual and highly endangered species (Poicephalus robustus) inhabits isolated patches of forest in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Naal and Limopo areas of South Africa, the ...
Avian Vet Insider: Feather Disorders in Pet Birds – Special Time 11AM PST
Join us on February 10, when Dr. Lamb will discuss feather disorders in pet birds. Dr. Lamb will first explore the various problems that can occur with feathers. She will discuss infectious diseases, nutritional problems, odd disorders, and yes, even ...
Webinar: The Grey Way: Behavior – Why Understanding Instinct is the Key
In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way—Why Understanding Instinct is the Key, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will help bird owners unravel the mysteries of parrot behavior! Sign up and tune in Friday, February 17, 2023! ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on February 24 ...
A Look Back at the Most Famous Pigeon of All
Thanks to their unique homing abilities, carrier pigeons were used during both the First and Second World Wars to transport messages back to their home coops behind the lines. Perhaps the most famous pigeon of all, Cher Ami, delivered a ...
Spotlight On the Ultra-Rare Araripe Manakin
The critically endangered Araripe Manakin was first discovered in 1996. This striking rare bird is native to a small area of Brazil, where it faces threats from agriculture and other land development ...
Pet Bird Owner Reporting Fuels New Study on Vocal Learning in Parrots
A new study fueled by parrot owner responses shows that many companion parrots use words in context and can even build phrases off of their vocabularies. The study conducted using a database of 900 pet parrots’ vocal abilities based on ...
Izzy the Cockatoo’s “I Love You” Melts Hearts
Izzy the 31-year-old umbrella cockatoo has gained fame via a TikTok video. Izzy’s simple “I love you” has garnered 270,000 views. After 30 years in a loving home, Izzy found her way into a Florida animal rescue and particularly into ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight: The Congo African Greys of Nigeria
This month’s Lafeber Conservation spotlight takes us to Nigeria, where conservationist Ifeanyi Ezenwa has turned his love for nature into becoming a conservationist to help African grey parrots in their native area ...
Crows Are Even Smarter Than We Thought!
In the latest study to gauge Covid intelligence, crows outsmarted monkeys. Researchers discovered that crows are quite adept at the cognitive ability referred to as recursion—that is, they can distinguish paired elements within larger sequences, which was once thought to ...
Advances in Bird Tracking Takes Flight & Offers New Insights
Tracking migratory birds has advanced far beyond the days of visual sightings recorded by ornithologists and dedicated bird watchers with eyes to the skies. See how a collaborative network using a central radio telemetry system is helping scientists and researchers ...
Webinar: Avian Vet Insider – Respiratory Disease in Pet Birds (Special Time 11AM PST)
Join us on December 2, when Dr. Lamb will discuss common infectious diseases including aspergillosis and chlamydia that are known to classically affect the respiratory system. She will also cover allergic airway disease to bring more awareness to this disorder, ...
Webinar: Fun for the Holidays! Annual Pet Bird Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway
In this fun holiday webinar, Lisa Bono will showcase holiday-themed, custom-made toys for your pet birds! There will also be giveaways of toys and Lafeber products for some lucky viewers. Sign-up and tune in on Tuesday, December 20th, for your ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on December 16 ...
Gang Gang Cockatoos Benefit From the Australian “Twitchathon” Race
The Twitchathon, an annual birding competition in Australia, recently brought together birders from birdwatching groups near and far for a friendly competition broken down into different divisions to see which teams could identify the most birds in the given time ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Comparing Contrafreeloading in Kea & Grey Parrots
In her latest blog, Dr. Irene Pepperberg tells us about a study in which African greys Griffin and Athena, along with a few companion greys, were tested to see if they would work for food just for the fun of ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight: The Yellow-Naped Amazons of Guatemala
This month’s Lafeber Conservation spotlight takes us to Guatemala, where One Earth Conservation, an organization co-founded by LoraKim Joyner, DVM, and Gail Koelln, carries on the fight to save yellow-naped Amazons in their native region ...
Spooky Birds You Have to See to Believe
Halloween is just around the corner, so let's scare up some fun with a look at birds whose spooky style can be downright scary ...
Saving Parrots From Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian leveled a bird sanctuary in Florida, but its dedicated owners, Will Paratino and his partner Lauren Stepp, find help—and the boats needed—to evacuate hundreds of parrots off their island home. See how Project Dynamo was hatched to get ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Play Is the Thing—If It Is the Right Type!
In her latest blog, Dr. Irene Pepperberg talks about individual preferences when it comes to parrots and toys. She gives us a glimpse of African greys Griffin and Athena’s favorite toys and their play styles. From paper and spoons to ...
Webinar: The Grey Way—Planning a Parrot-centric Holiday!
In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will talk about all the ways you can cater to your pet birds and give them their own holiday fun and feasting! Sign up and tune in Friday, ...
Webinar: Avian Vet Insider—Holiday Hazards for Pet Birds (Special Time 11AM PST)
In this free webinar, Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) will discuss holiday hazards for pet birds. Learn about some of the things to watch for and holiday-related cases that vets treat in this insider’s view of the holiday ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on November 18 ...
For Parakeets, Smart Males Get the Females
What do birds look for in a mate? For female budgies, problem-solving ability appears to make males more attractive. From a revolutionary standpoint, it might serve birds well to opt for partners that show good foraging prowess. See the tricky ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Alex’s Number Concepts—Part IV
In her last installment of "Alex's Number Series," Dr. Irene Pepperberg reveals Alex's numerical abilities that have yet to be demonstrated by any other nonhuman—quite a feat! Read on to find out how Alex the African grey parrot was the ...
Webinar: University Vet Insider—Experiences of an Exotics Pet Vet
Get a "bird veterinarian's eye view" as Joerg Mayer DVM, MS, DABVP(ECM), DECZM, DACZM joins us from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine where he works in Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Teaching Hospital & Zoological Medicine ...
Webinar: The Grey Way—Food Can Be Fun!
In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way—Food Can Be Fun, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will give her tips and tricks to get your bird to eat healthy foods! Sign up and tune in Friday, October 14, 2022! ...
Our 100th Webinar! Dr. Lamb Joins Us Live from Macaw Recovery Network in Costa Rica
Join us on October 21 for a very special webinar with Dr. Stephanie Lamb. Dr. Lamb kickstarted Lafeber's weekly webinar series back in 2020 and will help us celebrate our 100th webinar by broadcasting live from the field at the ...
CANCELLED Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on October 28 ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight: Timneh Grey Parrots in Sierra Leone, Africa
This month’s Lafeber Conservation spotlight takes us to Sierra Leone, Africa, where the World Parrot Trust (WPT) is hard at work developing conservation strategies to help save endangered Timneh African grey parrots. This includes protecting their habit and protecting them ...
The Man Who Sustained the Life of a Parakeet in an Egg
“I found a tiny budgie egg at a pet shop. If I could incubate it, would I be able to raise it? With these big human hands?" That’s the intriguing question posed at the beginning of the popular YouTube video ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Alex’s Number Abilities—Part III
In her latest blog, Dr. Irene Pepperberg takes us back once again to her studies with Alex, her African grey protégé, and his impressive numerical abilities ...
The Beauty of Birds: The 2022 Audubon Photography Awards Winners Revealed
The Audubon Photography Award Winners for 2022 were recently revealed, and the images are stunning. In total 2,400 images of birds from across the U.S. and Canada were submitted, with photographers vying for one of eight coveted prizes across five ...
Webinar: Avian Vet Insider—Kidney Disease in Pet Birds
In this free webinar, Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), will talk about kidney disease in pet birds, such as common kidney problems, including various infectious causes, toxins, nutritional disorders, and metabolic disorders that lead to kidney damage. Sign ...
Webinar: The Grey Way: Exercise Your Parrot to Good Health
In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will offer exercise tips and tricks for getting your flock up and moving! Sign up and tune in Friday, September 23! ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on September 30 ...
Study Of Salmonella in Urbanized Birds Offers Insight & Hope
Fresno State biology professor Dr. Tricia Van Laar found direction for her next research project in her own backyard when she came across a sick finch that later died. She not only set out to find the cause but it ...
Popular Wingspan Board Game To Offer Asia Expansion Set
In the card-driven board game Wingspan, players are bird enthusiasts—researchers, bird watchers, ornithologists, and collectors—seeking to discover and attract the best birds to their network of wildlife preserves. The newest offering from the creators of Wingspan is Asia Expansion, which ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight: The Scarlet Macaws of Tambopata, Perú
This month’s Lafeber Conservation spotlight takes us to Perú, where the Macaw Society has been researching and advancing the conservation of the scarlet macaw (Ara macao macao) inside the Tambopata National Reserve, southeast Perú, for over 20 years ...
Webinar: The Grey Way: By the Numbers – Managing a Multi-Bird Household
In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will offer tips and tricks for managing a multi-bird household. Sign up and tune in Friday, August 12! ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on August 19 ...
Webinar: A Unique Learning Retreat for Pet Bird Owners
In this webinar, our special guests Lisa Bono, CPBC, Ann Brooks, and Dr. Susan Orosz will discuss education as the key to being the best bird steward. You will go behind the scenes at the most recent Phoenix Landing Wellness ...
Summer Heat & Our Birds
Summer—that sizzling time of the year when we try to stay hydrated and perhaps indulge in water-dense foods like watermelon and other juicy fruits. When exposed to the summer heat, we might break out in a sweat and seek shade ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Alex’s Numerical Abilities — Part II
In her latest blog, Dr. Irene Pepperberg takes us back to when Alex, her African grey protégé, and his numerical abilities: The challenge this time required that Alex comprehend the auditorially presented symbolic numeral label (e.g. “6”) and use its ...
Study Shows That Baby Parrots Babble As Much As Human Babies
Parrots are already known for being among the best mimickers and vocal learners. Now a recent study sheds light on how parrot chicks incorporate a "practice makes perfect" routine early on in their development. Researchers in Venezuela tracked the vocalizations ...
Disabled Parrot Finds His Footing With Help From Dedicated Med Student
Mumble, a blue Indian ring-necked parakeet, captured the hearts of over 2 million with a TikTok video documenting his first steps. Learn the back story of this special parrot who has overcome physical challenges since Day 1 ...
Rare Spix’s Macaws Reintroduced Back Into The Wild!
The last Spix's macaw sighting in the wild was over 20 years ago. But, thanks to an exciting reintroduction program, this critically endangered parrot is once again flying free in its native habitat. Eight adult Spix’s macaws have recently been ...
Dr. Pepperberg’s Avian Cognition Lab Celebrates 45th Anniversary!
The Alex Foundation celebrates a special milestone this week — the 45th anniversary of when Dr. Irene Pepperberg began her groundbreaking collaboration with Alex the African grey! In this very special blog, Dr. Pepperberg takes us back to the early ...
Webinar: Avian Vet Insider — Liver Disease In Pet Birds
In this free webinar, Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), will talk about liver disease in pet birds, such as common liver disorders, including fatty liver syndrome, liver infections, toxins, and cancer. She will also discuss which testing your ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on July 29 ...
The Studied Art Of Earbirding
When you think of the popular pastime of birding, images of folks with binoculars aimed up at a tree as they zero-in on a bird typically come to mind. However, there’s more to birding than what meets the eye. Earbirding ...
New Study Proves Parrots Employ The Use Of A Third Limb
As most parrot people know, our feathered companions use their beaks for more than just eating and shredding toys and destroying whatever else they might find. They also use it to get around. A recent study officially bestows parrots the ...
Webinar: Comprehensive Anatomy Research Project — New Findings To Advance Veterinary Medicine, Part 2
Dr. Echols will join us once again to give us an update on the Grey Parrot Anatomy Project, which aims to create an accurate physical and digital anatomy reference of the African grey parrot. He has some exciting new findings ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on June 17 ...
Webinar: The Grey Way: Summer Safety — Keeping Pet Birds Safe In The Sun
In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will give us an insider's view of a unique educational wellness retreat catering to pet bird stewards. Sign up and tune in Friday, June 10! ...
Webinar: Avian Vet Insider: Nutraceuticals — Natural Medications for Pet Birds
In this free webinar, Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), will talk about the use of natural supplements as medications for pet birds. Sign up and tune in on June 3! ...
TikTok Sensation Hamlet The Indian Ringneck Brightens The Day
Hamlet the Indian ring-necked parakeet has become a viral sensation with his goofy antics and cartoonish vocalizations. See how this feathered TikTok star brightens the day for many ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Alex’s Numerical Abilities — Part I
In her latest blog, Dr. Irene Pepperberg talks about how African grey Alex didn't learn his numbers in the traditional sense, especially when compared to young children. Alex’s number studies were unique in many ways, which also allowed him to ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight: The Great Green Macaws of Costa Rica
This month’s Lafeber Conservation spotlight takes us to Costa Rica, where the Macaw Recovery Network (MRN)is leading the charge to help increase the population numbers of the great green macaw. For a critically endangered species like the great greens, every ...
Lost African Grey Parrot’s Return Home Brings Joy To Her Special Human Friend
An unexpected event caused Precious the African grey parrot to take flight and vanish into the great outdoors. Two anxious days passed before Precious was reunited with her family. Precious is more than a family companion — she has become ...
The Bird-Watching Bracket — 64 Birds Whittled Down To One Winner
Which bird is the one birders want to see in the wild most in 2022? Bird Watching Magazine held a bracket contest to find out! ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Hatchday Celebrations — Updated!
In her latest blog, Dr. Irene Pepperberg emphasizes the mantra "happy lab equals happy parrots!" and the importance of celebrating milestones — both for the humans and the birds. This can be a challenge when working around revolving volunteer schedules ...
New Study On Birds Links Large Brains With Longevity
A ground-breaking study undertaken by researchers at the Max Planck Society is the first to demonstrate a direct link between brain size and longevity. By creating a massive database, the research team was able to glean reliable estimates of the ...
Webinar: Pet Bird Housing: Interior Design — Setting Up The Cage For Action
Learn how to set up your bird's housing with enrichment and foraging opportunities. Our special guest, Ann Brooks, will offer tips for making the cage an active place for your bird to forage and play, as well as ways to ...
Webinar: Avian Vet Insider: Common Medications Your Vet May Prescribe & Why
In this free webinar, Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), will talk about some of the most common medications that are prescribed for or administered to pet birds ...
Echo The African Grey Parrot Is Zoo’s “Artist In Residence”
The Maryland Zoo has its very own artist in residence — Echo the African grey parrot. Parrots thrive when offered enrichment opportunities, which can include an assortment of toys, one-on-one interactions, foraging activities, trick training, and more. Echo's go-to activity ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight: New Zealand Keas
This month’s Lafeber Conservation spotlight takes us to New Zealand, where the NZ Parrot Trust is leading the charge to help increase the population numbers of the curious and sometimes mischievous Kea parrot — the only mountain parrot species in ...
Exotic Birds Get Help In Ukraine Crisis
Poland-based veterinarian Aleksandra Kornelia Maj has gone to great lengths to help evacuees of the Ukraine region who are entering Poland with their pet parrots. Dr. Maj offers free veterinary care to refugee birds, as well as remote help ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Alex’s Communication Skills
In her latest Lafeber blog, Dr. Irene Pepperberg shares Alex the African grey’s impressive grasp of words and his eagerness to expand his vocabulary. Learn more about Alex’s passion for learning, how his time in the lab differed from that ...
Webinar: Comprehensive Anatomy Research Project — New Findings To Advance Veterinary Medicine
In this special follow-up webinar, Dr. Echols will give us an update on the Grey Parrot Anatomy Project, which aims to create an accurate physical and digital anatomy reference of the African grey parrot. He has some exciting new findings ...
Webinar: Avian Vet Insider — Cardiovascular Disease In Pet Birds, Part 2 (12 p.m. PDT)
In this free webinar, Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) will continue her talk about Cardiovascular Disease in pet birds, focusing on the questions that viewers submitted during Part 1 of this discussion. Find out the answers to these ...
Webinar: The Grey Way: Let’s Talk Toys — Choosing Safe Toys
In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will discuss how to choose the right type of toys for your birds. Sign up and tune in Friday, April 22, 2022! ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on April 29 ...
Animated YouTube Series Features Two Bickering Parakeets
Those of us who share our homes with multiple birds know that bickering among the flock can be par for the course. Artist Greg Capin gives his own spin on the chatter among birds with his humorous animated YouTube series, ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight: The Urban Birds Project–Macaws In The City Of Campo Grande, Brazil
Lafeber’s latest Conservation Spotlight takes us to the metropolitan city of Campo Grande, Brazil, where the Instituto Arara Azul is helping wild blue & golds and other macaws thrive in the city. As human encroachment consumes many parrot species' native ...
Cockatoos Learn To Golf In New Study
A new study by the Goffin Lab at the Messerli Research Institute in Vienna's University of Veterinary Medicine gives new meaning to the golf term "Birdie" — Goffin's cockatoos who know how to putt-putt to score a prized cashew reward ...
Avian Vet Insider: Parrots & Hormones — Is It Time For “The Talk”?
In this free webinar, Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), will revisit a very important topic–hormones! How do you recognize hormonal behavior and what can you do about it? Can you cuddle your bird? Find out the answers to ...
Webinar: The Grey Way: Greys & Hormones — Does My Grey Love Me Too Much?
In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will walk us through the first signs of hormones and how to address hormonal behavior, as well as why it is important to know the sex of your ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on March 25 ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Do My Parrots Enjoy Their Tasks & Training?
Dr. Irene Pepperberg addresses two questions she is often asked: Do her African grey parrots, Griffin and Athena, enjoy the tasks they are given in her cognitive behavior research lab, and are they afforded time in their day to just ...
Ollie The Cockatiel Takes On Epic Fundraising Trek Across New Zealand
Ollie the rescue cockatiel, with his colorful hand-knitted outfits, is off on an epic adventure. He and his human steward, Robyn Chappell, are trekking across New Zealand's Te Araroa Trail to raise awareness and money for the trail's maintenance. See ...
Texas Woman Sets Bird-Watching Record & Aims To Make Birding Safer For Women
In the birding community, a "big year" is a personal challenge to identify as many species of birds as possible by sight or sound, within a single calendar year and within a specific geographic area. Texas native Tiffany Kersten not ...
Male Or Female? Your Bird’s Gender Goes Beyond Naming
Do you know your bird's sex? Unlike cats and dogs, many popular parrot companions can be surprisingly hard to tell the difference between males and females by looking at them. Find out why knowing your bird's sex can positively affect ...
Bogey The Cockatoo Thrives After New Procedure To Heal Chronic Cloacal Prolapse
Bogey, a 23-year-old umbrella cockatoo, is enjoying good health once again after undergoing a new procedure to alleviate persistent cloacal prolapse that plagued the 'too for 16 years ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight: Echo — The Parrots & People Of Bonaire
Lafeber’s latest Conservation Spotlight takes us to a small island in the Caribbean — Bonaire, home to the yellow-shouldered Amazon parrot. The conservation group Echo is dedicated to ensuring a stable and growing population of this endangered parrot by reducing ...
Avian Vet Insider: Cardiovascular Disease In Pet Birds–Special Time 11 a.m. PST
In this episode of our Vet Insider webinar, Dr. Lamb will talk about cardiovascular disease in pet birds. Sign up today and tune in ton February 11 to find out how cardiovascular disease can affect companion birds and preventive measures ...
Webinar: The Grey Way: The Healthy Grey – Keeping Your Bird Healthy & Happy
In this webinar episode, Lisa will discuss the steps we can take to create a healthy home environment for our birds, as well as why routine veterinarian exams are essential to maintaining our birds' optimal health. Sign up and join ...
Ask The Vet With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on February 25 ...
Utah High School Is All About The Birds With Its Groundbreaking Aviary
The sky's the limit for learning about birds in this Utah high school, where students have the opportunity to learn about birds and participate in their daily care. Take a look inside the school's fledgling, one-of-its-kind aviary, and meet the ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: The Parrots Hold Out For Bigger Treats
In her latest blog, Dr. Irene Pepperberg talks about the frustration — and amusement — of when the African grey parrots in her cognitive behavior research lab attempt to game the system by purposely withholding answers until they are offered ...
Meet SNAG, The Flying Avian Robot
Many of us know parrotlets as one of the smallest parrot species, often referred to as “pocket parrots” in the world of companion parrots. Recently, these tiny dynamos were used as inspiration behind an innovative drone — essentially a flying ...
Winter Prep For Backyard Birding
You can help the wild birds outside your home navigate the challenges of winter months by offering the basics: food, water, and a place to take shelter. Follow these tips to make the colder months easier for your feathered backyard ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight: The Macaw Recovery Network In Costa Rica
Lafeber’s latest Conservation Spotlight takes us to Costa Rica, where the Macaw Recovery Network (MRN) and its teams of volunteers are monitoring and protecting the critically endangered great green macaw across Costa Rica, scarlet macaws in Guanacaste province, and the ...
Companion Parrots Need Busy Work To Thrive
A new study that included an online survey of nearly 1,400 pet parrots representing 50 species shed light on abnormal parrot behaviors like biting cage bars, pacing in the cage, and pulling out feathers. Researchers from the University of Guelph, ...
Helping Australia’s Gang-Gang Cockatoos Bounce Back
The colorful and petite gang-gang cockatoo might soon be listed as a threatened species after Australia's recent bushfire disasters further reduced the cockatoo's population. To help counteract the gang-gang's declining numbers, Australia's Eurobodalla Shire Council is joining the effort to ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Yes, Our Birds Mean What They Say
The most common question Dr. Irene Pepperberg encounters is if parrots truly understand what they are saying. In her newest blog, Dr. Pepperberg offers some notable experiences with African greys Alex, Griffin, and Athena that might not hold up to ...
Webinar: What’s Wrong With That Bird?!? Rare And Fascinating Avian Medicine Cases
In this episode of our Vet Insider webinar, Dr. Lamb will talk about some of the rare and fascinating cases that she has seen, which can end up helping other birds with the same illness or injury in the future ...
Webinar: The Grey Way: Fun for the Holidays! Pet Bird Holiday Gift Guide
In this fun holiday webinar, Lisa Bono will showcase holiday-themed, custom-made toys for your pet birds! There will also be giveaways of toys and Lafeber products for some lucky viewers. Sign-up and tune in on December 10 for your chance ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on December 17 ...
Dazzling Scarlet Macaw Cross-Stitch Wins First Place
After 1,000 hours spread over 18 months, the self-taught Philip Brill used his cross-stitching skills to create a vibrant rendition of a scarlet macaw. His hard work paid off, with a first-place award at the St. Mary’s County Art Council’s ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight: Guatemala & the Scarlet Macaw
Lafeber’s latest Conservation Spotlight takes us to Guatemala, where the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has strived to help macaws by building nesting sites, monitoring fledging rates to determine macaw population, and growing support from the surrounding community through education and ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Parrots On The Move—Again!
In her latest blog, Dr. Irene Pepperberg talks about African greys Griffin and Athena's recent move into a spacious two-bedroom apartment. Surprisingly, the grey who typically doesn't like change seems to be adjusting quicker than their flockmate. Dr. Pepperberg gives ...
Can Kea Parrots Pass a Virtual Reality Test?
See how six computer-savvy kea parrots fared when challenged with a series of tasks that were either entirely physical, entirely virtual, or a mixture of both ...
Webinar: Avian Vet Insider: The Familiar & The Rare—Bird Species Avian Vets Have Treated
In this episode of our Vet Insider webinar with Dr. Lamb, we'll learn about the top 5 bird species she treats most often, and the top 5 rarest bird species she has treated. Find out what species are treated day-to-day, ...
Webinar: The Grey Way: Home for the Holidays! Pet Bird Safety Tips with Lisa Bono, CPBC
In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will offer tips and tricks for keeping your birds safe and sane during the upcoming holiday season. Sign up and tune in Friday, November 5, 2021! ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on November 19 ...
Crafty Cockatoos Make Their Own Utensils
Researchers at the Tanimbar Goffin Lab, located in Indonesia, noticed that some wild cockatoos were able to extract seeds from fruit found on the ground. When they brought the fruit back to their lab for their captive cockatoos, they observed ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight: Bolivia & the Blue-Throated Macaw
Lafeber’s latest Conservation Spotlight takes us to Bolivia, where CIESA-the Endangered Species Research Center is working toward establishing a breeding program to reintroduce blue-throated macaws back to the protected area of Gran Mojos–Loreto ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on October 29 ...
Webinar: Avian Vet Insider—Road Trip! An Insider’s View of a Veterinary Conference
In this webinar, Dr. Lamb will give us a behind-the-scenes look at the recent ExoticsCon—an annual Veterinary conference that brings Vets & Technicians from all aspects of Exotics Medicine together to share new findings and interesting cases. Sign up and ...
Webinar: University Vet Insider—Teaching, Treating & Research with Dr. Joerg Mayer
Get a "bird veterinarian's eye view" as Joerg Mayer DVM, MS, DABVP(ECM), DECZM, DACZM joins us from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine where he works in Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Teaching Hospital & Zoological Medicine ...
Webinar: The Grey Way: Keeping it Clean–Tips & Techniques for Maintaining a Healthy Environment for Pet Birds with Lisa Bono, CPBC
In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will offer tips and tricks for keeping your bird's environment clean and healthy. Sign up and tune in Friday, October 1, 2021! ...
Kea Parrot With a Broken Beak Finds Ingenious Way to Preen
A partially beak-less Kea parrot in New Zealand, affectionately referred to as Bruce, appears to know the importance of self-care. Ground-breaking scientific observation has shown that this special alpine parrot has taught himself to use tools, namely pebbles, for grooming ...
The Macaw Society’s “Foster Program” is Just One Way it Helps Macaws in the Wild
Since 1999, The Macaw Society (formally called the Tambopata Research Project) at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has been dedicated to the study of macaws in the wild, with 40 scientific papers and counting. The ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Birds Do Not Like to be Tricked!
Dr. Irene Pepperberg explains the "treat substitution" trick, where a treat is moved from where the test subject assumes it should be or it is switched out with a less favored treat. Learn the reasons why birds and other prey ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight: African Lovebirds
Lafeber’s latest Conservation Spotlight takes us to Africa, where conservationists are surveying the population distribution of lovebirds, as well as helping their numbers grow with the help of nest boxes ...
The Kakapo Parrot Gets A Lego Likeness!
A new Lego build kit gives bird lovers the opportunity to create their own Kākāpō parrot. A Lego designer and passionate supporter of the threatened Kākāpō parrot and wanted to create awareness by offering the special build ...
Webinar: Avian Vet Insider—The Lighter Side of Treating a Pet That Can Talk Back!
In this webinar, Dr. Lamb looks at the lighter side of clinic life. While she takes each case seriously, her sometimes talkative patients can bring some comic relief. We cover some very serious topics in these webinars, but this time ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on September 24 ...
Wild Cockatoos Teach Each Other The Art Of Bin Scavenging
Recent research in Australia shows that trash cans are more like large foraging toys to sulphur-crested cockatoos. When Richard Major of the Australian Museum happened up a cockatoo using its feet and beak to ply open a garbage can, he ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight: Glossy Black Cockatoos of Kangaroo Island
Lafeber’s latest Conservation Spotlight takes us to Australia’s Kangaroo Island, where glossy black cockatoos are still struggling to recover from the devastating 2019-2020 bushfires that raged through their natural habitat ...
Old Man: A Scarlet Macaw Turns 74
This parrot deserves a party! A scarlet macaw, aptly referred to as Old Man, recently celebrated his 74th birthday! ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Dealing with Picky Eaters
Parrots, like people, have their individualized tastes in food. This includes their own interpretations of what constitutes fresh produce, as well as the order in which food should be eaten. In her latest blog, Dr. Irene Pepperberg dishes on African ...
Webinar: The Grey Way: Time to Travel: Bird Sitter, Boarding or Hitting the Road? with Lisa Bono, CPBC
Join us for a free webinar on August 13 with Lisa Bono, a certified parrot behavior consultant specializing in African grey parrots, as she presents Episode 4 of The Grey Way, a Lafeber Pet Birds Webinar Series focusing on Congo ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on August 20 ...
Webinar: Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release: Wildlife Rehabilitation of the Parrots of Southern California
Our August 27 webinar will feature Brooke Durham of the SoCal Parrot, a licensed wildlife rehabilitation facility near San Diego, California. She will discuss the species they work with, as well as research and conservation efforts the organization is involved ...
Photographer Focuses On The Beauty Of Feathers
In his "featherscape" series, photographer James Henderson offers a unique close-up of feathers as he finds perfection in the imperfect parts of a feather ...
Birdability Strives To Make Birding Accessible To All
Learn how retired teacher Virginia Rose discovered her passion for birding and her life-changing event that fueled her mission to make birding accessible to all, no matter what mobility challenges they may face ...
Keas: Why These Alpine Parrots Took the Mountains
Once upon a time, kea parrots lived among humans in lower altitudes. However, they ultimately settled in New Zealand's mountainous habitat, namely because it was an area least disturbed by human activity. Discover how researchers recently came to this conclusion ...
Up Close: Hawk Family Builds Nest on Photographer’s Balcony
What happens when a red-tailed hawk family builds a nest on a New York City photographer's balcony? We get an up-close look at birds' incredible ability to persevere in urban environments ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: When Label Acquisition Hits a Snag
In her latest blog, Dr. Irene Pepperberg explains the concept of mutual exclusivity—how it pertains to children and how it can be applied to parrots ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on July 23 ...
Webinar: Avian Vet Insider: The Routine Pet Bird Exam
Join us Friday, July 16 for Episode 2 of Avian Vet Insider: The Routine Pet Bird Exam. Dr, Lamb will discuss what to expect for your bird’s routine exam, and more! ...
Teen Turns Love of Birds Into a Game
Adam Dhalla, from Vancouver, B.C., isn't your typical video-gaming teen. He's a passionate birder who wants to introduce birding to his peers. He did just that by creating a mobile gaming app available for download on smartphones that gives players ...
Juliet the Wild Blue & Gold Macaw Looks for Love in Rio Zoo’s Aviary
Rio’s last wild macaw, affectionately named Juliet, is looking for love by visiting the zoo's aviary ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight: The Pantanal of Brazil
Lafeber’s latest Conservation Spotlight takes us to Brazil, where the Instituto Arara Azul is fighting to save the majestic hyacinth macaw in its native Pantanal region ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: What Goes into Research Design
In her latest blog, Dr. Irene Pepperberg explains how, when working with parrots, designing and implementing seemingly simple experiments are never as easy as one might assume ...
Webinar: Heart to Heart: Pet Bird Behavior Q&A with Chris Davis
In this live webinar, Chris Davis will share a behavior case or problem and then field viewers' behavior-related questions. Join us June 4! ...
Webinar: Avian Vet Insider: Most Common Cases Your Avian Vet Treats
In this free webinar, Dr. Lamb will describe the most common reasons that pet bird owners bring their bird to an Avian Vet. Tune in on June 11 ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on June 18 ...
CANCELLED – Webinar: The Grey Way—Time to Travel: Bird Sitter, Boarding or Hitting the Road?
In this webinar episode of The Grey Way, Lisa discusses the options when planning a trip. How to choose a qualified bird sitter or boarding facility? Is taking your Grey with you an option? Preparing your Grey for a road ...
“Penelope The Powerful Parrot” Aims to Help Families Cope with the COVID-19 Pandemic
Brett Peppe is the author and Licensed Professional Counselor behind the well-received children’s book, "Penelope the Powerful Parrot." The book is designed to help those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and other potential traumas ...
Cities Building Bird-Friendly Communities
To combat declining wild bird populations, some cities are making their landscapes more bird-friendly ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight: Africa—Nigeria & the Democratic Republic of Congo
Africa is the native land to several old-world parrot species. This month we will look at the ongoing work to protect the Congo African grey in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). These parrots are quite beloved and ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: African Greys Griffin & Athena Celebrate Their Hatchdates
A Very Merry (Un-)Hatchday in CovidLand…. I felt that the title was appropriate, given that (a) everyone I know feels as though they have dropped down a "rabbit hole" this year, into a place as confusing as Alice’s Wonderland, and ...
A Rare Bird—the All-Black Chicken
Meet the Ayem Cemani, an all-black chicken native to Indonesia’s island of Java. See why this rare bird is considered by many to be the most magnificent breed of chicken in the world ...
Webinar: The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill: Where Are They Now?
The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill by Judy Irving (released in 2003) is a touching documentary that features the relationship between Mark Bittner and a flock of feral parrots that he feeds and interacts with within the Telegraph Hill area ...
Webinar: The Picky Parrot: Teach Your Pet Bird to Eat a Healthy Diet
If you have a picky eater, this webinar can be a game-changer when it comes to your bird's health! Dr. Lamb will offer tips and tricks to get your bird to try new foods. Sign-up and tune in on May ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on May 21 ...
World’s Oldest Wild Bird Raising Chicks at Age 70!
Wisdom the Laysan albatross is unique in more ways than one. She is the oldest known wild bird, having been banded by biologists in 1956. What makes her even more remarkable is that she has recently hatched and is rearing ...
Webinar: The Grey Way: Adoption – A New Start with Lisa Bono, CPBC
Thinking of adopting an African grey parrot? Don't miss your chance to learn about the way of the grey with Lisa Bono, CPBC, a certified parrot behavior consultant specializing in African grey parrots. This free interactive webinar is on April ...
Webinar: Avian Medicine: What it Takes to be an Avian Veterinarian
Dr. Stephanie Lamb will share what it takes to become an Avian Vet and the specialized equipment needed in order to examine, diagnose and treat birds. If you've ever wondered what a veterinarian learns about exotics in Vet School here's ...
Webinar: Heart to Heart: Pet Bird Behavior Q&A with Chris Davis
In this live webinar, Chris Davis will share a behavior case or problem and then field viewers' behavior-related questions ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: More on Individual Differences in Parrots
Dr. Irene Pepperberg talks about the individual preferences of the African grey parrots in her cognitive research lab. She also shares why personality differences among the flock oftentimes require using different approaches when it comes to training and testing ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight: Indonesia
Lafeber’s latest Conservation Spotlight takes us to Indonesia, where The Indonesian Parrot Project (IPP) has spent the past 20 years supporting conservation efforts for many parrot species, including Moluccan cockatoos, Eclectus, various other cockatoos, great-billed parrots, and lorikeets ...
Prosthetic Beak Saves Injured Wild Parrot
An injured beak can severely impact a parrot's health—a missing beak can put a parrot in peril. Fortunately, this wild parrot got a second chance at life with the help of Paulo Roberto Martins Nunziata and veterinarian Maria Ângela Panelli ...
Spotting a Rare Beauty: Pied Mutation Rainbow Lorikeet
If you live in Australia, it's not unusual to spot native parrot species foraging in your yard. New South Wales resident Jayde Parrey, for one, is used to seeing rainbow lorikeets, but one member of a recent flock of 20 ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Parrots & Vocal Learning
In her latest blog, Dr. Pepperberg explores parrots' aptitude for vocal learning, specifically how their propensity to be open-ended vocal learners means that, unlike most animal species, they are capable of learning new utterances their entire lives ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Don't miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird's health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactice webinar ...
Webinar: Grey Parrot Anatomy Project: An Update & Relevance to all Parrot Species
Dr. Echols will give us an update on the Grey Parrot Anatomy Project, which aims to create an accurate physical and digital anatomy reference of the African grey parrot ...
Webinar: Where do Baby Parrots Come From? A Veterinary View of Avian Reproduction
Get the lowdown on avian reproduction and associated health issues in this live webinar with Dr. Stephanie Lamb ...
Webinar: Heart to Heart: Pet Bird Behavior Q&A with Chris Davis
In this live webinar, Chris Davis will share a behavior case or problem and then field viewers' behavior-related questions ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight: Bolivia
Wild parrot conservation groups are working hard to protect a wide diversity of parrot species. Lafeber is committed to helping as well with our Global Parrot conservation grant. This month’s spotlight takes us to Bolivia, South America, where the Conservación ...
Webinar: The Grey Way—African Grey Behavior
Join us Friday, February 19 for a free, interactive webinar. Our guest, Lisa Bono, CPBC, owner and operator of The Platinum Parrot and an associate-certified parrot behavior consultant specializing in African grey parrots, will talk about African grey behavior and ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
"Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)" webinar is back Friday, February 26! Dr. Tully will answer your questions about pet bird health, nutrition, care and behavior problems ...
Rare Snowy Owl Lands in Central Park NYC
Central Park in New York City recently saw the return a fluffy white visitor after a 130-year hiatus—a majestical snowy owl! On January 27, a popular birder tweeted the arrival of a snowy owl hunkering down behind a fenced area ...
Webinar: Heart to Heart: Pet Bird Behavior Q&A with Chris Davis
In this live webinar, Chris Davis will share a behavior case or problem and then field viewers' behavior-related questions ...
“Twitching” is Bird Watching at Its Extreme
There's birding, and then there's an extreme form of birding referred to as "twitching," where enthusiasts are willing to brave the elements, the costs and other obstacles to catch a glimpse of a rare bird in the wild. Learn the ...
Webinar: Love is in the Air: Am I Sending My Parrot the Wrong Signals?
Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), will discuss the signals we send to our birds that can actually be hormonal triggers ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Some Parrots Dislike Uncertainty & Novelty
Some birds are inclined to be cautious and wary of new things, while others seem to exhibit an immediate curiosity, and still more land somewhere in between. In her latest blog, Dr. Pepperberg discusses the concept of neophobia (dislike of ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
"Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)" webinar is back Friday, January 29! Dr. Tully will answer your questions about pet bird health, nutrition, care and behavior problems ...
Starling Murmurations: A Sight to Behold
A starling murmuration is a sight to behold. Those lucky to stumble upon a murmuration are witness to an aerial ballet of thousands of birds moving in unison, individual birds blending into a moving mass that appears to morph into ...
Webinar: Heart to Heart: Pet Bird Behavior Q&A with Chris Davis
In this live webinar, Chris Davis will share a behavior case or problem and then field viewers' behavior-related questions ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Parrots & People—Relationships Built on Trust
In her latest blog, Dr. Irene Pepperberg dishes on how our feathered companions rely on their humans to not only provide the essentials such as food and water, but, in a broader aspect, a sense of security ...
Webinar: Avian Emergency: First Aid for Your Pet Bird, Part 2
Dr. Lamb will walk us through basic first-aid skills we should all know, how to stabilize your bird until you can get it to the vet, and how to make your own first-aid kit for your birds. Tune in Friday January ...
New Study Shows Birds Bring Happiness
A new study affirms what many of us bird enthusiasts already sense—wild birds give us an emotional boost. Seeing and hearing the variety of birds in our neighborhoods can make us happier, especially when we choose to engage with them ...
New Year, New Resolutions for You & Your Bird!
A new year is upon us, and with that comes new motivations for the 12 months ahead. We can use this time to think of ways we can make our lives and the lives of our feathered friends more enriched, ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Giving Thanks to the Caretakers
In her latest blog, Dr. Irene Pepperberg shares her thoughts on the past year as 2020 comes to a close. Despite the often daunting challenges many faced due to COVID, she writes about giving thanks to those in the animal ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
"Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)" webinar is back Friday, December 18! Dr. Tully will answer your questions about pet bird health, nutrition, care and behavior problems ...
Parrots Help Bring Stories to Life
Andrea Garcia, a library aide in the Los Angeles area, has found parrots to be the perfect assistants when it comes to story time. Garcia hosts up to 32 Zoom virtual reading sessions a week for elementary school children ...
Webinar: From Head to Tail – Visual Clues to Pet Bird Health
Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to examine your bird from head to tail from avian veterinarian Stephanie Lamb ...
Rocky the “Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Owl” Goes Home
The tiny Saw-whet owl rescued from the 75-foot-tall Norway spruce tree that was brought from upstate New York to Manhattan’s Rockefeller Center takes flight after being treated at a wildlife rehabilitation facility ...
Webinar: Heart to Heart: Pet Bird Behavior Q&A with Chris Davis
In this live webinar, Chris Davis, CPBC, will share a behavior case or problem and then field viewers' behavior-related questions ...
Artist Leila Jeffreys Captivates with Stunning Bird Portraits
Leila Jeffreys is an artist from Australia who uses the tools of photography to create incredible portraitures of birds of all kinds The result is large prints that reveal immaculate details of the bird subject she is working with ...
Webinar: Avian Emergency: First Aid for Your Pet Bird
Dr. Lamb will walk us through basic first-aid skills we should all know, how to stabilize your bird until you can get it to the vet, and how to make your own first-aid kit for your birds. Tune in Friday November ...
Arizona Aims to Bring Back its Native Thick-Billed Parrot
The thick-billed parrot (Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha) is the only surviving parrot species native to North America. This special parrot once thrived in its Arizona mountain habitat and was last seen in the wild there in 1938. It has since settled in ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
"Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)" webinar is back Friday, November 13! Dr. Tully will answer your questions about pet bird health, nutrition, care and behavior problems ...
Inside Pepperberg’s Lab: Research Under COVID-Optimal Conditions
Dr. Irene Pepperberg gives us an update on how she is forging ahead despite that challenges posed by COVID-related social distancing requirements and the shutdown of her cognitive behavior research lab on the Harvard campus ...
Webinar: Let’s Talk Birds: A Bird Talk Magazine Reunion!
Here's your chance to go behind-the-scenes of the iconic magazine dedicated to the better care of pet birds. Our special guest Melissa Kauffman and host Laura Doering will talk about how Bird Talk's monthly issues came together and the tears ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
"Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)" webinar is back Friday, October 30! Dr. Tully will answer your questions about pet bird health, nutrition, care and behavior problems ...
Birds in the News: Parrot Feather Color Research Reveals Fascinating Finds & More
Add “birds” to your Google News alert topics–or simply search the word “bird” or “parrot” in Google to see what’s going on in the world of birds. Here are some recent “birds in the news” stories worth checking out ...
Webinar: Bird Seeds Versus Pellets: What’s the Difference?
Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) will help clear up the confusion over seeds vs. pellets. Tune in Friday, October 23 ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Virtual Interactions with Our Parrots
Do parrots dig virtual interactions? Dr. Irene Pepperberg explains why parrots see things a bit different than us when it comes to digital platforms like Zoom, FaceTime and Skype ...
Webinar: What Should I Feed? Nutritionally Balanced Diets are For the Birds!
Join us Friday, October 16, for a free webinar - What Should I Feed? Nutritionally Balanced Diets are For the Birds! ...
Webinar: It’s Not All Talk: 6 Steps to Loving Communication with Your Bird & other Animals
Christine Davis, CPBC, and Dr. Ted Lafeber will share their step-by-step method of forming a stronger relationship with pet birds and all animals through loving communication. Tune in Friday! ...
Webinar: Tropical Surprise: Hint – It’s For the Birds!
This special webinar on Thursday, October 1st, features a surprise guest as well as a big announcement! One very lucky viewer will be randomly selected to win a prize, but you must be viewing live to win ...
Bird Seeds Versus Pellets: What’s The Difference?
If you share your home with birds, you've likely heard that pellets or Nutri-Berries are better than seeds as a major portion of a bird's diet. What is the difference between seeds and pellets? ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
"Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)" webinar is back Friday, September 25! Dr. Tully will answer your questions about pet bird health, nutrition, care and behavior problems ...
Why Are Pellets Better Than Seeds For Pet Birds?
It's all about the nutrients. Find out what health problems can be avoided or minimized if you feed your bird pellets or Nutri-Berries instead of just seeds ...
Celebrate National Pet Bird Day!
Dogs get their day, cats do too. Now it’s our feathered companions turn—September 17 is National Pet Bird Day. It's time to celebrate our birdie family members—here are some fun ideas to get you started! ...
Converting Parrots To Pellets Or Nutri-Berries In A Multi-Bird Home
If you share your life with more than one parrot and they're used to eating a mostly seed diet, use this inside info to help you convert your multi-bird household from seeds to a healthy diet of pellets or Nutri-Berries ...
Webinar: Safety First!: Common & Hidden Dangers For Pet Birds
Join us for a free interactive webinar on Friday, September 18. Dr. Stephanie Lamb discusses common and hidden household dangers and steps to take to keep your bird out of harm's way ...
Artist & His African Grey Parrot Pair Up To Sculpt One-Of-Kind Pieces
A parrot’s penchant for chewing things up is nothing new. Think of all the cardboard and/or wood items your bird has destroyed throughout your time together! What is new is a famed artist turning a parrot’s “masterpiece of destruction” into ...
Iconic Musician & Cockatoo Put Their Fame To Good Use
Biggy Pop is not your average cockatoo. This 'too's companion is Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Iggy Pop, frontman for the influential punk band The Stooges. A fan of both Iggy Pop the rocker and Biggy Pop the ...
The Impact of Light Pollution on Birds
The effects of light pollution—being exposed to artificial light at night—is shown to disrupt our circadian rhythms and potentially wreak havoc on our sleep-wake cycles. Artificial light also affects wildlife in ways many of us might never have imagined. See ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Have questions about your pet bird's health or just want to learn more about the health of pet birds? Then join us August 28, 2020 for a Q&A webinar with Dr. Tom Tully ...
Free Webinar: The Art Of The Bird — An Overview Of Small Pet Birds
Have a fondness for small birds? Join the small-bird celebration with our free webinar on Friday, August 21! Our special guest Diane Grindol, author of Bird Talk magazine’s popular “Small Birds” column as well as numerous other bird publications, will ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Did Griffin Stealthily Steal Banana Slices?
In her latest blog, Dr. Irene Pepperberg points out the importance of paying attention to African greys Griffin and Athena's actions outside of formal cognitive behavior experiments. Case in point, Griffin's seemingly stealth maneuver to score more of a favorite ...
Special Webinar With Dr. Pepperberg Aims To Raise Funds For The Alex Foundation
Help raise funds for The Alex Foundation, and get an up-close look inside Dr. Irene Pepperberg's research lab this Sunday, August 23! This special webinar will take us inside the lab and give viewers the chance to ask Dr. Pepperberg ...
Webinar: Fun With Foraging — How To Get Started & Fun Toy Ideas!
Join us for a free interactive webinar with Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice). You'll learn why foraging is an important part of a bird's day. Dr. Lamb will also share her tips and tricks to making foraging fun! ...
Webinar: “The Grey Way: Understanding The African Grey Parrot”
Join us this Friday for a free, interactive webinar. Our guest, Lisa Bono, CPBC, owner and operator of The Platinum Parrot and an associate-certified parrot behavior consultant specializing in African grey parrots, will present "The Grey Way: Understanding the African ...
Summer Safety
Many companion parrots enjoy spending time outdoors when the weather is nice as much as we do. What's more, exposure to natural sunlight can be great for your pet bird’s mental and physical health. However, before bringing your feathered friend ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Dr. Tully will field questions from participants, so now’s your chance to ask a question about your pet bird’s health, or tune in to learn more about avian health in general ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: A Parrot’s Concept Of Same-Different
Dr. Pepperberg revisits a study done decades ago with Alex the African grey that has received renewed interest with recent studies done with children — how well do individuals understand the concept of same-different? ...
Webinar: The Pros & Cons Of Alternative Medicine — What You Need To Know For Your Bird
Dr. Heather Barron will explore what is currently known about the herbal supplement industry, homeopathy, and other forms of alternative medicine, as well as discuss the pros and cons as presented in a review of the scientific literature ...
Sirocco The Kakapo Parrot Is Back In The Spotlight
Sirocco, the personable and friendly kakapo parrot, is back in the spotlight. New Zealand's national treasure and face of conservation is social media star, with 235,000 followers and counting ...
Vet Visit Prep: Reducing Stress For Everyone
Your bird depends on you for their care, which includes feeding nutritious foods, providing optimum housing and offering plenty of enrichment. Another important part of being a good bird steward is being prepared for vet visits ...
Webinar: Boswell’s Journey — An Avian Cancer Survivor Story
Jörg Mayer, MS, DVM, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal Practice), DECZM, DACZM, will share a heartwarming story about Boswell, the longest bird cancer survivor in avian history. Dr. Mayer will discuss his tailored treatment for Boswell, who was diagnosed with bone ...
Webinar: To Board Or Not To Board — What Is Best For Your Parrot When You Travel?
Our guest Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) will discuss boarding vs. home care and traveling with your bird. What are the benefits of boarding your bird, and what are the benefits of opting for home care when you need ...
Inside Pepperberg’s Lab: Do Parrots Show Remorse?
When a prestigious behavior journal welcomed scientists to submit anecdotal observations of nonhuman actions that suggested possible comparisons with those of humans, a recent episode with African grey Griffin sprung to mind. Did Griffin show signs of remorse after delivering ...
Mumbai Musician’s Unexpected Biggest Fans — Wild Parrots
Mumbai-based musician Jatin Talukdar had two unexpected admirers when he began to play guitar and whistle out his window — two wild parrots ...
Kea Parrots Excel At Statistics
A new study on kea parrots, New Zealand’s native alpine parrot species, shows just how smart these famously intelligent birds are. With favored treats at stake, keas demonstrated a keen ability to act on their sense of probability to get ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
Dr. Tully will field questions from participants, so now’s your chance to ask a question about your pet bird’s health, or tune in to learn more about avian health in general ...
Webinar: “Indoors Or Outdoors: What Is Right For Your Parrot?”
Join us for a live, interactive webinar on Friday, June 12. Our guest, Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) will talk about taking pet birds outdoors. What are the benefits and the potential risks to pet birds? ...
Making Space For The Parrots: Adding On A Bird Room
What makes the perfect bird room? Find out how one woman fulfilled a childhood dream and created a wonderful space for her companion birds ...
Webinar: If You Care, Leave It There: Helping Baby Wild Birds
Do you know what to do if you find a baby bird? Should you leave it alone? Is it safe to bring it home? Find the answers to these important questions and more by tuning in on Friday, June 5! ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet With Dr. Tom Tully
In this re-occurring webinar on the last Friday of each month, our special guest Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian) will discuss basic bird care and nutrition, and field questions from participants ...
Webinar: Flight Mechanics & Ethical Concerns
Flight in companion parrots: freedom vs. safety. Dr. Todd Driggers will share this live, interactive webinar on flight in companion birds. Dr. Driggers has spent 25 years in practice evolving his understanding of flight and how and why we are ...
Why You Should Rethink Allowing Your Parrot On The Floor
Understanding our birds instinctive and their learned behaviors and knowing how to work with them can serve us well in avoiding behavior issues. A “cute” behavior that may have encouraged by the caregiver in the beginning, can become a learned ...
Grey-Breasted Parakeets Winning Fight For Survival
An ambitious conservation project to help save the grey-breasted parakeet saw its first success with the hatching of three nestlings in 2010, which has now led to 130 hatchings per year! See what the secret to their success has been ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Can Parrots Win At The Shell Game?
How good are you at the “shell game”... can you follow an object that is shuffled around under shells or cups? Imagine being tested on your ability to track not just one colored object but four! Dr. Irene Pepperberg shares ...
Webinar: “Pet Birds & Hormonal Behavior: Part 2!”
We are hosting a live follow-up webinar this Friday, May 15! Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) will offer more tips on dealing with hormonal behavior, and answer viewer questions. Don't miss "Pet Birds & Hormonal Behavior: Part 2!" ...
Become A Backyard Birder
An increasing number of people have taken up birding as a way to feel connected with the world around us and expand their knowledge of nature. Now is the perfect time to become a birder. Many top bird-centric organizations are ...
Webinar: “Spring Is In the Air: How To Deal With Your Pet Bird’s Hormonal Behavior!”
Our special guest Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), will discuss hormonal behavior in companion birds and offer tips to help bird owners navigate hormonal surges their feathered companions might display during certain times of the year ...
Study Suggests Parrots Name Their Chicks
We give our babies names, but do parrots also “name” their young by using distinct chirps specific to an individual chick? One scientist decided to listen more closely to what might really be going on when birds chatter. He constructed ...
Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)
In this webinar, our special guest is Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian). He discusses basic bird care and nutrition, and he fields questions from participants ...
Webinar: “COVID-19 And Pet Birds”
Join us for a live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine. Our special guest Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) will discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, how it pertains to pet ...
Fresh Foraging Ideas To Try
Offering our bird's foraging opportunities with pellets, Nutri-Berries, and healthy snacks is a great way to satisfy their work-for-food instincts. Other great foraging opportunities await with fresh, edible, non-toxic plants. In the wild, part of a bird's search for food ...
Get Work Done: Tips To Keep Your Bird Happily Distracted
As we hunker down at home to do our part in stopping the spread of the coronavirus, many of us might find ourselves in a conundrum: how exactly to get work done when our birds and other pets beckon nearby? ...
Webinar “Tune In To Your Birds Daily Habits”
Webinar: "Tune In To Your Birds Daily Habits" Date: Friday, April 3, 2020 Time: 12:00 - 12:30pm PST (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor ...
Tune In To Your Bird’s Daily Habits
Many of us are having to stay home from work, school and other social activities to reduce the chances of coming into contact with and spreading the COVID-19 disease. Although this time of self-isolation may be challenging, it can also ...
Fun Things To Do With Your Bird At Home
To keep safe during the coronavirus pandemic, many of us face spending most of our time at home. But being stuck indoors can seem less burdensome if we look for a silver lining each day—one being the opportunity to have ...
COVID-19 And Pet Birds
The COVID-19 pandemic is an emerging disease with many facts still unknown. If you have questions about how it might affect pets, here's what we know so far, with tips on keeping your pet birds safe ...
Parrot Yells “Fire!” To Save Family
Louie the parrot did a miraculous thing when a fire began to rage in his home; he screeched "Fire!" for the first time and alerted his household to a raging fire. Read more about Louie, his life-saving act, and his ...
Comparative Cognition — The Joys & Difficulties
A lot of planning goes into creating ways to test the parrots’ intelligence to see how they perform on tasks compared to the results of those undertaken by children and primates. But what happens when two hands are required to ...
Coughing Parrot?
Do parrots cough? Cough-like noises can indicate an underlying medical issue in our feathered companions. See how parrots’ coughs are different from ours, and when to call the vet ...
Lories & Lorikeets: Bold & Beautiful
Lories and lorikeets are beauties from the family Loriinae that boast some of the brightest plumage among parrots. Their personalities are also colorful, and their unique diet gives them plenty of energy to fuel their always on-the-go tendencies. Learn what ...
Online Birding Game Lets You Compete With Other Birders
Similar to Fantasy Sports, the virtual North American Big Year is a game for birding enthusiasts. And you can compete without leaving your home! ...
Meet The Kakapo, The Lovable, Rotund Parrot With Peculiar Ways
How far would you travel for love? If you were a male kakapo parrot, you’d walk the equivalent of a 5K, as in over three miles (and that’s not counting the walk back)! A lovesick male kakapo parrot embarks on ...
Can Australia’s Wildlife Bounce Back After Devastating Wildfires?
The Australian wildfires of 2019-2020 have been particularly brutal in their devastation. How have Australia's birds fared, and what are the challenges to wildlife and habitat? ...
How To Switch Or Convert Your Bird From Seeds To Pellets: Case Studies
Want to switch your parrot from seeds to pellets? Learn what to expect and several methods to try. Because birds are individuals, a method that works for one bird might not work for another ...
New To Conures? Answers to Common Conure Questions
Are conures parrots? Do they talk? What size cage do they need? What food provides the best nutrition? Find the answer to these and other common questions about conures ...
The Parakeet Rangers of Guyana
One Earth Conservation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization co-founded by Dr. LoraKim Joyner, who has worked in parrot conservation for over three decades. The organization encourages communities in Latin America to support and/or get involved in parrot conservation. Here Dr ...
A Test To See If Parrots Are Willing To Help Each Other
Are parrots willing to help a fellow parrot even though there appears to be nothing in it for them? A team of behavioral scientists put blue-headed macaws and African grey parrots to the test. See which of the two species ...
Why A Routine Helps The Flock & The Caregiver
A daily routine can give companion parrots a sense of security — knowing what’s in the plan for the day means they can look forward to timely meals/snacks, out-of-cage time, social interaction, and clean cages. Get inspired by the way ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Can African Greys Spot Which Container Holds More Liquid?
African grey parrots Athena and Griffin are tasked with the challenge of tracking the larger amount of liquid that is poured into various containers to test their grasp of the concept of "overconservation," where the experimenter starts with different amounts ...
Four Parrot Behaviors That Might Baffle New Owners
Not only can parrots fly and have the ability to mimic human speech and sounds, but they are also capable of some seemingly perplexing behaviors that don’t fit the typical dog or cat pet mold. Here are four parrot behaviors ...
Family With Loss Turns Sadness Into A Thriving Sanctuary
The untimely death of a parrot was the inspiration behind the Prego Dalliance Sanctuary. Monika Sangar was a first-time parrot owner when her Eclectus died suddenly from a neurological disorder. Devasted, she vowed to help parrots in need, and the ...
DNA Study Points to the Likely Cause of the Carolina Parakeet’s Demise
The Carolina parakeet was native to North America but, sadly, became extinct a century ago. Scientists recently sequenced the parrot's genome obtained from a specimen that was originally collected by Catalan naturalist Marià Masferrer (1856-1923) to ascertain what likely led ...
Friends or Frenemies—How Well Do Parrots Interact with Each Other?
For parrots in the wild, flock dynamics include bonded pairs, siblings, and flockmates who forage for food together, play together, or simply co-exist with one another (and, of course, help keep a lookout for predators). What about companion parrots? Will ...
Smallest of the Small: The Buff-Faced Pygmy Parrot
Did you know that there is a parrot smaller than a budgie and smaller than a parrotlet? In fact, it is almost as small as a hummingbird. Check out this profile of the buff-faced pygmy parrot, which measures in at ...
Parrot Behavior Consultants: Who They Are & How They Can Help
Life with a parrot companion can sometimes mean dealing with a situation that you don't quite understand or that might be causing discord in the home. A certified parrot behavior consultant can help. Learn what it takes to be certified, ...
What’s Stressing Out Your Bird?
Are changes in your household stressing out your bird? See what might cause a companion bird to be overstimulated and why you should be a super sleuth to get to the bottom of the issue ...
Inside Pepperberg’s Lab: Vet Visits Are Essential
Dr. Pepperberg shares her experiences with taking African greys Griffin and Athena (and Alex before them) to the vet for their well-bird health checkups, which, with their verbal communication prowess, has led to some interesting vet interactions ...
Kirtland’s Warbler Gets Some Habitat Help
Kirtland’s warbler population has seen its numbers increase with help of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Michigan Audubon Society. These, and other conservation agencies, have worked together to create a massive forest habitat and to keep the ...
Meet the Kea: New Zealand’s Naughty Alpine Parrot
Let’s talk about a parrot that might be scary to some people—one that can be carnivorous, resides where no other parrot dare ventures and, for fun, seems to enjoy wreaking havoc on the tourists who visit ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: African Grey Athena’s Unexpected Health Issue
Dr. Pepperberg dishes on a recent health scare she experienced with African grey Athena. She gives us a first-hand account of dealing with Athena's sudden feather issues to remind us that seemingly minor or temporary changes in a parrot’s environment ...
Get To Know The Galah: The Pink ‘Too
What's pink, smart, playful, and a common sight in many neighborhoods across Australia? If you said rose-breasted cockatoo, or galah cockatoo, you are correct! See how they live in the wild as well as their reputation as feathered companions ...
Birds In The News
Consider adding “birds” to your Google News alert topics. Doing so might just lead you to some fascinating finds. Here are some recent "birds in the news" stories worth checking out ...
‘Too Tough: Cockatoo Survives 5 Shots From Air Rifle
A sulphur-crested cockatoo rescued in the wild in Australia beats the odds and survives five bullet wounds, including one to the head. Find out more about this tough ‘too, aptly nicknamed Mr. Cocky as a show of his resilience ...
Be Inspired By These “Special-abled” Birds
Special-needs birds are perfect in the eyes of those who care for them. The stories of Cricket, Oscar, Emma Lynn, Igor and Ren, and Thumper and Sammy prove without a doubt that they are much more than just special-needs birds ...
A Push To Save The California Condor
The California Condor, North America’s largest bird, might be small in numbers, but it has strong support in the conservation community. The Peregrine Fund has worked tirelessly since the early '80s to increase the birds' wild populations, which includes introducing ...
Inside Pepperberg’s Lab: Vocal Turn-Taking In Parrots
Do birds take turns when conversing or is this a uniquely human skill? Dr. Irene Pepperberg addresses birds' use of "countersinging" and "duets" as forms of vocal communication ...
John James Audubon Center Brings “Birds of America” To Life
The John James Audubon Center pays homage to the renowned artist and environmentalist, and, perhaps most famously, author of "The Birds of America." See what's inside this new, interactive museum and nature facility that celebrates Audubon's arrival to the area ...
Bird Species At Risk In The Amazon Fires
The Brazilian Amazon is burning at a record pace, with scientists recording more than 76,000 fires in Brazil so far this year, and many other parts of South America are ablaze. Sadly, the fires are likely taking a massive toll ...
Moving With Your Bird? How To Reduce Stress For Everyone
Your house is all packed up, and you’ve hired movers to transport your belongings to your new abode. All that is left now is ensuring that you and your loved ones— including your feathered family members—arrive safely at your destination ...
World’s Largest Known Parrot Dwarfs All Others
Here’s one parrot you probably couldn’t host on your shoulder, or your hand for that matter. Meet Heracles inexpectatus, the world’s largest species of parrot, recently discovered by palaeontologists in New Zealand. Standing at more than 3 feet tall, this ...
Let’s Talk About The Weather: Parrots & Rainstorms
Dr. Pepperberg dishes on how her birds, African greys Griffin and Athena, and Alex before them, have noticeably different reactions to inclement weather. She also reveals that some wild birds have a special pressure-sensitive organ that makes them particularly in ...
Albino Magpie At Home In Tasmania
Meet a unique albino magpie found out of the nest at the base of a tree, and now being cared for by Trowunna Wildlife Park in Tasmania. This little bird is unique not only in color but its fondness for ...
Photographer Travels The Globe To Capture “Birdscapes”
In the '60s, a Chicago-based photographer by the name of Owen Deutsch worked in the fashion industry before retiring 20 years later in 1986 to pursue other successful endeavors. In 2002, Mr. Deutsch discovered birding as a hobby, and soon ...
Parrots Who Paint!
Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City has its very own Picasso, but this one is of the feathered kind! Picasso is a 12-year-old blue-and-gold macaw with a fondness for creating her own paintings on canvas. See how this creative parrot ...
Winning Bird Photos
Since 2010, The National Audubon Society has held an annual Photography Awards, inviting aspiring and professional photographers to participate. Those who are patient might just capture a once-in-a-lifetime shot ...
Do Parrots Understand What You Are Saying?
Can birds understand what their people are saying and/or understand what he or she is saying? Dr. Irene Pepperberg says the answer depends on the type of interactions parrots have with their owners. Discover how the way you interact with ...
From “Problem Parrot” to TV Star
In 2006, Moluccan cockatoo Rocky was on the verge of being euthanized due to aggressive behavior. Fortunately, Lara Joseph, an animal behavior consultant, adopted this special ’too and worked patiently to teach him positive ways to communicate. Now Rocky stars ...
The Resplendent Nicobar Pigeon
Its unique appearance, gentle demeanor, and typical fearlessness of humans makes the Nicobar Pigeon a unique and beautiful bird. Discover where this colorful bird is native, why its wild population is on the decline, and how zoos around the world ...
Pepperberg’s Lab: African Greys Get a Skyline View
Dr. Pepperberg takes us inside her Harvard lab, where African grey parrots Griffin and Athena call home. We also get a look at their cushy temporary quarters on the building’s eighth floor, complete with a breathtaking view of the Boston ...
A Game Perfect For Bird Enthusiasts
If you like board games and birds, then Wingspan is for you. The goal of this card-driven game is to discover and attract the best birds to your aviary ...
A Look at How Parrots Talk
How can some birds mimic human speech so effortlessly? Parrots’ gift of gab is especially impressive given the fact that birds do not have lips! See how birds produce pitch and sound to replicate our sounds, as well as sounds ...
Playing With Fire: Tobacco & Pet Birds
Tobacco use, including e-cigarettes and vaping, can adversely affect a bird’s health. You might be surprised by some of the sneaky ways tobacco use and its by-products can adversely affect a bird’s health—see what you can do about it ...
Building A Legacy One Bluebird Nest Box At A Time
Check out this inspiring story of Al Larson, who has spent four decades building hundreds of nest boxes for Western and Mountain Bluebirds. His efforts have led a documentary that aims to inspire the next generation of bluebird conservationists ...
Devices Like Amazon Echo Give Parrots Music On Demand
Just as music moves us, it oftentimes moves our parrots, too. With technology like the Amazon Echo, Google Home and other AI devices, you practically have an in-home DJ at the ready. See how to use these devices to help ...
Pepperberg’s Lab: When Parrots Go “Off-Script”
Dr. Pepperberg’s work with parrots revolves around reproducing behaviors using scientific methods to attain statistical significance. Of course, parrots being parrots, there are plenty of incidents where one of her African greys says or does something that perfectly captures their ...
Rare Kakapo Chick’s Life-Saving Surgery
A kakapo chick, one of the rarest birds and the world's heaviest parrot, receives lifesaving surgery at a veterinary hospital in a risky first-of-its-kind procedure ...
Birds & Other Pets: Why You Need To Be On Guard
If you share your home with companions of both the feathered and furred kind, you might long to see your pets hang out together and be best friends. But before you do, these real-life situations prove that the hazards are ...
Give Your Bird Some “Gym Time”
It’s time to think outside the cage! Add some real-estate to your bird’s indoor habitat by way of a play gym. Play gyms offer companion parrots of all sizes and species the perfect place to get wild, to chill for ...
Behold a Rare Albino Penguin!
A one-of-a-kind albino penguin recently made its media debut at Poland’s Gdańsk Zoo. Meet the extremely rare snow-white African penguin chick and see how it is fairing with its penguin family ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: When Favored Treats Aren’t Enough
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 ...
Create a Hospitable Backyard Bird Habitat
Spring brings a bustle of action from the wildlife right outside our front doors—including birds busily building nests. Now is the perfect time to give your yard a spring makeover to create a sanctuary for wild birds to raise their ...
Celebrate Your Bird April 11
April 11 is National Pet Day — a day to shower your pet with some extra love! ...
Car Safety: Why Your Bird Needs to “Buckle Up”
Should Polly Ride Shotgun? The term “distracted driving” conjures up thoughts of some obvious culprits – texting, talking on the phone, eating, etc. We must also consider driving with a feathered passenger – or other pet(s) – as a potential ...
Emotional Like Us: Parrots & Jealousy
As humans, we display a wide array of emotions that reveal our states of mind. It’s quite a sight to witness happiness in full bloom, and equally dismaying to see sadness in action. Of course, those are only two in ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Why Study Parrot Cognition?
Studies of nonhuman cognition have made, and continue to make, major contributions to our understanding of the origins and evolution of human cognitive processes, and much more. Parrot cognition studies in particular have a positive impact on pet bird care, ...
Cockatiels Are Cockatoos, Too
You might have a cockatoo in your home without even knowing it! Yes, your diminutive cockatiel—the most popular pet bird in the US—is, in fact, related to the much larger cockatoos. When you take a closer look at the cockatiel, ...
Why Parrots Dance & The Music Genre Most Birds Hate
Humans aren't the only animals who like to get their groove on. Many pet bird enthusiasts can attest to the fact that music brings out the moves in their feathered friend. And just like us, studies point to the notion ...
Can “De-Extinction” Bring the Passenger Pigeon Back?
Martha, the last passenger pigeon died in the Cincinnati Zoo in 1914. Now, some 105 years later, scientists involved in a project titled “The Great Passenger Pigeon Comeback” hope to use CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeat) technology to ...
Inside Pepperberg’s Lab: Mutual Exclusivity In Parrots — A Special Case Of Inference
Dr. Irene Pepperberg tests African grey parrot Griffin's cognitive skills, going beyond the concept of “inference by exclusion” to the trickier concept of mutual exclusivity (ME). Would Griffin understand that an object could, for example, be both “green” and “wool,” ...
It’s Cold Outside! Tips to Keep Your Bird Safe & Warm
The Midwest is experiencing a rare “polar vortex" and the coldest weather in decades, which makes staying warm indoors is a must. Here are some tips to ensure that everyone, including our feathered family members, are safe and comfortable at ...
Red-Crowned Amazon Parrots Thrive in Los Angeles
Burgeoning populations of feral red-crowned Amazons in Los Angeles inspired Conservation ecologists at UCLA to launch “Urban Ark to help city-dwelling birds adapt and thrive ...
Meet the Kea: The “Mountain Parrot”
The Kea parrot of New Zealand fascinates many scientists with its high intelligence and choice of habitat. But the Kea is threatened and perhaps faces extinction ...
Female Budgies Prefer Puzzle-Solving Males & Other Bird-Centric News Stories
In this bird-centric news roundup, see the tricky way researchers got female budgies to ditch their preferred mates to those trained to solve puzzles, as well as learn as well as who packs a more powerful bite—T-Rex or finch? Also ...
Birds & Bathing
For birds and humans alike, bathing is one of the essential elements of day-to-day living. And like us, some birds like it, and some tolerate it—some even hate it. If you peruse YouTube, you’ll find more than a few videos ...
How Good is a Parrot’s Long-Term Memory?
How well do parrots remember situations, other parrots, and people over the course of their long lives? Dr. Pepperberg, gives us a rundown on research that points to parrots as having brain areas that function in ways similar to the ...
In Sync: Starlings’ Mesmerizing Murmuration
Chances are, you’ve witnessed a murmuration of starlings. A murmuration is when a mass of starlings fly in a coordinated manner in what appears to be a moving black cloud. Discover how these birds are able to be so in ...
Inside Pepperberg’s Lab: Putting Parrots’ Inferential Knowledge To The Test
When her colleagues at Harvard questioned Dr. Irene Pepperberg's 2-cup test success that showed parrots are capable of inferential knowledge to make decisions, Pepperberg and students at her cognitive behavior research lab upped the ante from the 2-cup test to ...
New Research: Secret to Parrot Intelligence? It’s In Their Genes
Check out what scientists are learning about parrot genes, as well as research on laughter being contagious among parrots, how parrots’ feathers evolved to be to so shiny and how some birds of prey are battling drones in their airspace ...
Cockatoo Survives Storm & Wins the Hearts of Many
This tough cockatoo’s miraculous survival from a tumultuous rainstorm storm surprises the Australian farmer who thought the bird for dead and garners a swell of well-wishers from around the globe ...
Could a Pet Parrot Be Happy in Captivity?
Is it possible for a pet parrot to be as happy in captivity as they would be in the wild? Is parrot ownership more like prison … or could it be like a happy, perpetual childhood experience? As a bird ...
Inside Pepperberg’s Lab: Fish & Parrots Outperform Apes & Monkeys
If you put parrots (specifically, African grey parrots), fish, monkeys and apes to the test on who could figure the fastest way to procure two rewards instead of one, who would come out on top? Dr. Pepperberg and friends of ...
Cockatoo “Retires” From The Limelight At Age 82
Frosty, an 82-year-old sulphur-crested cockatoo, recently retired from entertaining audiences at the Sarasota Jungle Gardens. Learn more about this special 'too who was part of the original "jail birds" trained at Folsom State Prison, and for 40-plus years wowed audiences ...
New Bird? 5 Ways To Get Off To A Great Start
Have a new bird, or know someone about to welcome a bird into his or her life? Setting a bird up for success as a companion pet has a lot to do with the right interactions. Learn what you should ...
Make Your Love Of Birds Count
Make your love of birds count this November. Project FeederWatch invites bird fans to partake by watching birds at their feeders for two designated days per week. See what to be on lookout for and how your participation can help ...
A Fun Look At “Spooktacular Parrots” This Halloween
It’s that spooky time of the year! Some parrot species seem to especially mesh with a Halloween theme. Here is a lighthearted look at parrot species that bring “trick or treat” up a notch ...
Teach Your Bird to Communicate “Yes” and “No”
We like to make our own choices when it comes to what we eat, what we do for entertainment and everything in between. What if we could extend this power to our parrots — give them the ability to communicate ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: African Grey Parrots Show Self-Control
Grey parrots may sometimes be impulsive—think about how often you may have had to give your bird multiple timeouts for the same behavior (like chewing on your sunglasses) in a very short time period. However, my students and I have ...
Bird-Watching & Conservation Go Hand-In-Hand
Annual bird-watching events contribute greatly to our understanding and observation of birds in their natural habitats. Long-established birding events, as well as new events popping up throughout the year, are valuable in that they help foster interest in our native ...
Young Photographer’s Impressive Win at Audubon’s Bird Photo Contest
Be inspired by a young photographer whose flair for capturing birds’ natural beauty has garnered him recognition in the prestigious Audubon photography awards ...
Inside Pepperberg’s Lab: Why Parrots Play Favorites
Dr. Pepperberg notes that she and her staff at her cognitive behavior research lab haven’t noticed a one-person tendency among her flock of birds; but she has experienced the avian equivalent of the “cold shoulder” from time to time. Get ...
Spix’s Macaw Among The Many Bird Species Now Extinct In The Wild
Unfortunately, the prolonged efforts of conservationists simply aren’t enough to prevent the disappearance of many of our bird species. Recently, eight species of bird were recently added to the "extinct in the wild" list — including the Spix’s macaw ...
Parrots Blush To Communicate
Feathers are for flying, but did you know that birds might also use their feathers and blush to visually communicate with other birds as well as their human caretakers? ...
A Buried Mystery: Researchers Discover An Ancient Macaw Breeding Facility
Archaeologists are uncovering an exciting find on northern Mexico — an ancient scarlet macaw breeding facility, which may suggest the existence of an ancient bird trade in the southwest area of the United States ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: When Parrots Speak Their Mind…Or Not
If you are the director of a world-famous animal cognitive behavior research lab, what do you do when your feathered diva doesn’t follow directions? Dr. Irene Pepperberg and her assistants start by having African grey Athena watch her flockmate Griffin ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Fun Fundraising Featuring The Parrots
Devising new ways to test parrots' cognitive skills is the exciting part of Dr. Irene Pepperberg and her staff's work. The challenging part is finding the exact words to sum up a study — and the even more challenging part ...
Secret to Birds’ Amazing “GPS” Abilities
Science has long wondered how birds navigate; essentially what drives their internal compass? Recent research sheds light on birds’ amazing navigational abilities — namely the discovery that they can see magnetic fields ...
Scarlet Macaws Soar Once Again In Mexico
Of Mexico’s more than 40 protected biosphere reserves, the Tuxlas region of Veracruz, Mexico, is one devoted to the re-introductions of scarlet macaws back into the wild, with the hope that these majestic parrots will once again thrive in their ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Do Parrots Understand “Process of Elimination?”
Process of elimination and inference are two powers of reasoning, and Dr. Pepperberg conducted fascinating tests to determine the existence of inference in African greys ...
Wild Birds Become Each Others “Wingmen” To Survive
Wild birds of differing species cooperate with each other to enhance the safety of their families over long periods of time ...
Foraging For Food Satisfies Parrots’ Appetites & Minds
Giving your feathered friend food is essential, but the way that you provide it matters, too! Will parrots work for their food? You would be surprised! ...
Saving The Cape Parrot
With less than 2,000 left in the wild, the survival of the Cape parrot might depend on the Cape Parrot Project and people who fight for this species ...
Everyone Counts On This Birding Day
Global Big Day provides amazing data on birds in the wild, thanks to the efforts of thousands of volunteers collecting data. Find out which country topped the list with the most species in 2018! ...
Inside Pepperberg’s Lab: Do Parrots Engage In Cooperative Behavior?
Will African grey parrots share food or ask humans for help? The latest experiments at Dr. Pepperberg's lab give some interesting answers! ...
The Birdman of Chennai
Be amazed by the incredible response one man created when he began feeding two Indian ring-necked parakeets after a tsunami devastated the area ...
Backyard Birds Help Boost Mood
How often are you soothed and comforted by watching birds arrive in your backyard? Anxiety and stress levels can be significantly reduced with access to more natural day to day occurrences of bird watching capability ...
Parrots In Need & War Veterans Bond At Serenity Park
My topic this month is quite a bit different than usual. Rather than a report of the activities of the parrots in the Pepperberg Lab, it revolves around a visit I took to a very interesting place just about two ...
Birds’ Amazing Physical Powers
If you're a bird lover, you'll especially find these bird-focused articles worth a read, as they showcase more bird superpowers! ...
Cyclone’s Affect On Migratory Birds
A storm like a cyclone can heavily disrupt the migration of birds by leading them off course and potentially creating a situation that could be catastrophic to a flock ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Do Parrots Understand Probability?
To test a parrot's ability to understand probability, Dr. Irene Pepperberg's cognitive behavior research lab recently presented African grey parrot Griffin with a task similar to what a 6-8 year-old child might be tasked to do — using three of ...
Meet The Silkie Chicken
The Silkie chicken is known for its fluffy plumage, which is said to feel like silk and satin. Add together its other unusual qualities, such as black skin and bones, blue earlobes, and five toes on each foot— not to ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Research Lab: “What’s Mine is Mine and What’s Yours is Mine”
“What’s mine is mine and what’s your is mine.” Does this sum up your feathered friend's antics? Dr. Irene Pepperberg explains not only how this parrot quirk is based on natural behavior, but she also shares how we can use ...
Did Avocado Fumes Cause Bird’s Death?
As a healthy food for people, avocado is more popular than ever, and along with that comes an abundance of avocado recipes. Unfortunately, a recent bird death brings up the question, "Could fumes from frying an avocado be dangerous to pet ...
Inside Pepperberg’s Lab: African Grey Griffin Speaks His Mind
As companion animals, parrots are unique in that they can use human language to verbally communicate with us. Dr. Irene Pepperberg knows first-hand the advantages of working with such communicative subjects. African grey Griffin, for example, can verbalize requests to ...
Healthy Habits We Can Learn From Our Birds
Looking for some healthy habits to try in the year ahead? Good news! Chances are you have your very own health coach living with you right now — look no further than your feathered friend! ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Prepping For A Film Crew Visit
Inviting a film crew into a research lab devoted to the study of cognitive behavior in parrots involves not only prepping the lab, but the parrots and the filmmakers. Dr. Irene Pepperberg shares her account of having a film crew ...
Darwin’s Finches Continue to Evolve
Darwin's Finches of the Galapagos Islands are giving scientists the unique and amazing chance to watch evolution in progress, all in a single lifetime! ...
How Dr. Pepperberg Chooses What Topics To Study
The inspirations for topics of Dr. Pepperberg's African grey studies come from many different sources, and all add up to fascinating information being revealed ...
Meet Hawaii’s Crow
Conservationists are working hard to save Hawaii's endangered crow, the Alala, which disappeared from the wild years ago. Captive breeding offers hope that one day Alalas will fly free again, and a major step to that happened recently ...
Inside Pepperberg’s Lab: Parrots’ Cognitive Abilities Put To The Liquid Test
After a certain age, children are able to understand conservation of amounts. Can birds also understand that a change in shape might not change the amount? ...
Hummingbirds Inspire
Learn how an assistant researcher became a hummingbird whisperer. She shares her tips to keep hummingbirds healthy and happy ...
Dr. Pepperberg Dishes: Will Parrots Work For Food?
Studies point to an interesting fact: Working for food rewards parrots with more than just food to eat. Find out what this means ...
Newsworthy Bird Stories
Do a Google news search with the key words “parrot” or “bird.” You might be treated to some fascinating and downright entertaining bird stories — perfect topics to read aloud to your pet bird! ...
San Francisco Bird Hotel Caters to Feathered Clientele
It's no surprise that dogs and cats have fancy spas and boarding facilities to cater to their every need, but birds? The San Francisco Bird Hotel offers just that — a spa and resort built just for the birds. See ...
Lafeber Helps Birds Displaced by Recent Hurricanes
The aftermath of Hurricane Harvey still affects many Texans, including some pet bird owners. Read a first-hand account of flooding in a Houston home, and how Lafeber Company and a circle of donors are helping by sending bird food ...
Reap The Benefits Of Joining A Bird Club
Joining a bird club makes you part of a community that shares info about bird care, bird health, bird behavior, and more! ...
Back-To-School Shopping For Your Pet Bird
End of summer means school is back in session; a time when stores are full of school essentials. See how some basic school supplies can help up your game when it comes to caring for your pet bird ...
Inside Pepperberg’s Lab: African Grey Athena’s Antics
Our youngest bird, Athena, can present some interesting challenges to our research. We sometimes joke that she doesn’t have an “off switch.” ...
Inside Pepperberg’s Lab: Catering to Parrots’ Tastes
Dr. Pepperberg reveals some unconventional, and unsung, activities needed to get data from the African grey parrots in her lab ...
Audubon Celebrates Birds
Winners of the eighth annual Audubon Photography Awards are here! Check out snuggly penguins, a crashing owl, and many more incredible photos of birds! ...
Four Things You Should Never Do In Front Of Your Pet Bird
Four things you should never do in front of your bird (and one thing you should do!) to promote the health and happiness of your feathered pal ...
Guinness World Record For Aviary With Most Bird Species
The Shuka Vana Bird Home in India earned a Guinness World Record as the one aviary in the world with the most bird species at a single location ...
Why Parrots Are So Smart
In recent decades, studies are revealing how birds' brains work. Learn how their brains are similar and different from mammal brains, and how different bird types have different brains ...
Bird Art On The Auction Block
If you're an art-loving bird enthusiast, an auction house is one avenue for scoring an endearing work of bird art. Parrot-inspired sculptures range from inexpensive to extravagant ...
Pepperberg’s Parrots Surprise With Word Choices
The talkative African grey parrots Dr. Pepperberg works with in her research lab communicate in English, and sometimes they surprise lab staff. See why! ...
Fictitious Birds Should Eat Healthy Too
The Minecraft video game had a parrot problem — the parrot characters were fed chocolate chip cookies! See which movie parrots were also fed no-no foods ...
Bird Mural Depicts Avian History
Be amazed by the huge bird mural at Cornell University. It depicts birds across the world in their true sizes, and a website lets you interact with it ...
Inside Pepperberg’s Lab: Getting Parrots To Exercise
Exercise is particularly important for our parrots, as most conditions in captivity are extremely different from the lives they live in the wild ...
Psittacosis: What Bird Owners Need To Know
Psittacosis is a disease that can be transmitted to people from birds and vice versa, so learn all you can to protect your bird from it ...
The Desert Cardinal: Beauty In the Desert
Do male and female Desert Cardinals differ in looks? Learn this and other fun facts about this lesser-known, southern counterpart to the Northern Cardinal ...
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Parrot Picture Day
Dr. Pepperberg gives a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of getting parrots to pose during photo shoots, where props and distractions abound ...
Birds That Deceive To Get Ahead
The first day of April is notable mostly because that is the day of the year where pranks and deception rule the day. With that theme in mind, there are plenty of instances in nature where animals have evolved to ...
Genetic Engineering: New Hope For Rare Species?
Discover how emerging biological and preservation technologies currently being developed might be a way of saving endangered species ...
Birds for St. Patrick’s Day
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, which falls on March 17 each year, here’s a look at one popular bird in Ireland – the Northern lapwing ‑ as well as some parrots whose plumage will make us all green with ...
How Dr. Pepperberg Taught Parrots To Use Speech Appropriately
Early on in her behavioral research with Alex the African grey, Dr. Irene Pepperberg began incorporating what she refers to as the model/rival (M/R) system to teach a parrot how to speak and how to use speech appropriately, which also ...
More Birds With Dr. Seuss-Like Looks
For the most part, Dr. Seuss’s birds look familiar, but their feathers and shapes are best described as otherworldly. We’ve previously shared some real-life birds that look like they belong in a Dr. Seuss book, here are some more fantastical ...
Parrots Find Creative Ways To Delay Bedtime
With cognitive abilities matching that of a 5-6 year old, African grey parrots can likewise come up with some creative distractions to delay bedtime. This month, Dr. Pepperberg gives us a look back at the bedtime antics of Alex the ...
Hatching Success for Orange-Bellied Parrots
With its wild population numbers critically low, the orange-bellied parrot, one of Australia's rarest birds, stands on the brink of extinction. Fortunately, the Healsville Sanctuary, which spans over 74 acres of native Australian landscape, had one of its most successful ...
Inside The Mighty Avian Heart
A bird's cardiovascular system must provide adequate delivery of oxygen to vascular beds that are taxed by extreme metabolic demands ...
What Is a Geriatric Parrot?
What exactly defines a “geriatric” bird? Discover the physiological signs of aging in birds and the steps to take to help ward off the afflictions associated with advanced age as well as see what studies reveal on birds’ secret to ...
Parrots Can Play Mind Games
Research with parrots leads to some unexpected results. Some pleasant, like learning words that weren't trained, and some unpleasant, like acting out ...
“The Macaw Project” Documentary Takes Flight
Crowdfunding on the internet made The Macaw Project documentary possible. Watch it to find out the dangers faced by macaws in the wild ...
Physics of Bird Flight Inspire Scientists
Scientists created a special flight test for a trained Pacific parrotlet, and they learned surprising things about how birds fly ...
Parrot Conservation Surprise Challenge: Bees
When Dr. Caroline Efstathion learned that a major problem for parrots in South America and Africa is Africanized honey bees taking over their nesting cavities, she seized the opportunity to combine her passion for parrots and knowledge of entomology to ...
The Night Parrot: Nocturnal Rarity
Recently, a few people with a passion for finding the rare Night Parrot of Australia have documented proof of its existence, ending rumors of its extinction ...
Feather Duster Budgies
The Feather Duster Budgie is a mutation that might make you doubt a bird is inside all the curly, overgrown feathers ...
Flight & Exercises To Keep Your Bird Moving
To truly be healthy and fit, our birds need regular exercise in addition to a wholesome and balanced diet. Of course, for birds, flying is the optimal form of exercise. But is free flight a safe option for every companion ...
Day in the Life of Pepperberg’s Parrots
Curious to know what an average day is like in Dr. Irene Pepperberg's research lab on the Harvard campus? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of African greys Griffin and Athena! ...
Free Flight: Lessons from ExoticsCon
One trending topic among avian veterinarians is the correlation between flight and bird health. Specifically, having a companion bird fly can help maintain cardiac, vascular, muscular, and mental health ...
Vampire Finches & Ghost Birds
October is the spooky time of the year, so it is befitting to learn about two peculiar topics related to the world of birds: vampire finches and ghost birds. Yes, there is a finch that drinks blood, but humans need ...
Dr. Pepperberg Dishes On Parrots & Preening
Parrots often solicit humans by putting their heads down and rubbing against their humans’ fingers; some will even learn to request “Tickle,” “Scritch,” or “Scratch.” Despite being subjects of scientific study, the birds in my lab are no exception, and ...
Presley the Spix’s Macaw Legacy
Revisit the remarkable story of Presley, the rare Spix’s macaw found living as a pet parrot in Colorado and then repatriated to Brazil to help save his species from the brink of extinction. Presley passed away in 2014 but scientists ...
Bird Vets Flock To Portland For ExoticsCon 2016
Exotic medicine was in the spotlight recently when the Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV), Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV) and the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV) met in Portland for ExoticsCon 2016. One trend seen among avian ...
The World’s Oldest Cockatoo Passes Away: Celebrating Cookie
The Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo – and countless fans near and far ‑ are mourning the loss the zoo’s most beloved and well-known resident, Cookie, the 83-year-old Major Mitchell’s cockatoo, who passed away on August 27, 2016. Cookie was certified ...
New Pepperberg Parrot Research: Recognizing 2d Objects
Dr. Irene Pepperberg, who famously worked with Alex the African grey parrot on documenting parrot intelligence, recently released new research focused on results of her work with African grey parrot Griffin ...
Finches Talk To Their Eggs & Other Fascinating Bird News
Check out these intriguing bird-centric stories, which range from parrots playing video games to zebra finches telling their eggs when to hatch to how the males of a bird species called the southern pied babble favor their own biological male ...
Beyond the Olympics: Birding in Brazil
Brazil boasts over 1,825 species with others being discovered or named continually. Brazil is considered one of the planet’s richest centers of biodiversity and represents 60% of the species found on the South American continent! As you root for our ...
From Pub To Parrot Aviary & Zoo
Andy Cowell and his wife found a way to help more homeless animals than ever before by taking over a closed down, historic pub to make it a zoo and aviary ...
Complex Intelligence Defines Bird Brained
It appears that the part of the brain that corresponds to the forebrain, the pallium in birds, has a much higher concentration of neurons or the brain cells packed in the same amount of space than many primates ...
Wild Spix Macaw Sighting
One of the rarest and most endangered parrots, the Spix macaw, was recently spotted in in its native Brazil. With a population estimated to be less than 100, all of which are in captivity, this exciting discovery of a Spix ...
A Safe & Sane Fourth of July For Your Bird
If your bird startles at the sound of a slammed door, car alarm or other loud, unexpected noise, the Fourth of July might not be the easiest holiday for your feathered friend to handle. Here are some preemptive steps to ...
Pet Parrots & Ground Foraging
Parrots in the wild spend good part of the day on foot looking for items to munch. And so it stands to reason that the parrots in our homes might also enjoy walking on their own two feet to see ...
Rosemary Low Teaches Us Parrot Enrichment
Get to know Rosemary Low, British aviculturist, ornithologist and conservationist. Plus, learn her tips for presenting fresh food and foraging to parrots ...
3D Technology Offers New Lease On Life
Not too long ago, a bird with a broken-off beak or a tortoise with a destroyed shell would have a poor prognosis. Fortunately, advances in science and technology are giving us creative options for helping sick and injured animals ...
Parrots As Service Animals
Parrots offer support to owners with special emotional needs, so could parrots someday be recognized as service animals? ...
Bird Conservation Yesterday & Today
It is time to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty, which essentially put bird conservation in motion in the United States and changed how we treat our native birds ...
U.K. Boy Raises Money For Parrots
An 11-year-old boy in England gets help from his caique to deal with his autism, and he found a unique way to help both needy parrots and cancer patients ...
Lost Conure Lands On TV Reporter
Lola the sun conure flew off, making her owner frantic to find her. A happy reunion followed after Lola mistook a TV reporter for her owner and got on TV ...
Rockstar Cockatoo
It's not everyday that a parrot's Instagram account garners 14,000 fans in just a month's time. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Iggy Pop, frontman for the influential proto-punk band The Stooges, recently created an Instagram account for his ...
Rethinking What “Bird Brained” Means
Find out how some birds evolved to be more intelligent than we humans initially thought ...
Transform Your Bird’s Cage From Drab to Fab
Dog and cat owners have to deal with shed fur. For pet-bird owners, it’s the challenge of cage fallout — namely food, toys and shed feathers ...
An Egg’s Incredible Journey
From the ovaries to ovulation, trace the path of a bird egg and what happens at each stage to result in the fragile casing of new life ...
Real Birds That Look Like A Dr. Seuss Character
Dr. Seuss's books are filled with an assortment of animal characters — including birds — drawn in a distinct Seuss style. Here are some spectacular real-life bird species that look like they belong in a Dr. Seuss book! ...
Be Your Bird’s “Wingman”
Are you good at providing support when your bird is around other people, be it visitors to the home or even among household members who might not have as strong a bond with your bird? Here are five signs of ...
“Healthy” Foods Your Bird Should Stop Eating Today
Many of the foods we think are healthy aren't 100% so. In fact, some start to creep into to the unhealthy category if we overindulge. When we offer some of these seemingly healthy foods to our birds we might be ...
How America’s Bird Came To Be
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson all wanted a say in in creating a seal that would represent the newly founded United States of America. That honor, of course, ultimately went to the bald eagle … but why did ...
A Healthy Year Ahead For Your Pet Bird
This is the time of year to make New Year’s resolutions and many involve fitness and health. So what about your bird friend? What type of resolution for them? We want them to be fit and healthy as well, so ...
Tech Gadgets for Pet Bird Owners
Did you get one of the top-selling tech holiday gifts this season? Big box retailer Best Buy did a consumer survey of the most sought-after tech gadgets, which range from iPads to GoPros. Following is a sampling of top gadgets ...
How Smart Are Parrots? They Use Tools Too!
Research on Vasa parrots from the University of York and University of St. Andrews that point to the first documentation of nonhuman use of tools for grinding, and one of only a few reports of nonhuman animals sharing tools directly ...
The Christmas Bird Count
The annual Christmas Bird Count began in 1900 and provides important information on wild bird population trends. And you can volunteer to be part of it! ...
Fill Up On Turkey Trivia
Turkeys rule the month of November, but there’s more to this magnificent bird than being the main course! Learn what foods attract wild turkeys and get your fill on other turkey trivia ...
Protect Your Pet Bird From Mold
Ventilation, heat, humidity, cleanliness and other factors affect the possibility that your bird might suffer a respiratory infection caused by mold ...
Macaws Get U.S. Fish & Wildlife Protection
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service adds two species of macaw to its list of endangered species. Each has 13,000 individuals or less left in the wild ...
Do Parrots Get Depressed?
Behavior offers clues on your bird's mental state. Lack of appetite, feather picking, and changing habits might indicate an emotional struggle ...
Budgies, Cockatiels & Lovebirds Are Parrots Too!
Here's a look at some common small bird myths and facts ...
Why Parrots Can Talk
From budgerigars to African Greys to macaws, nine parrot species in a university study reveal why certain bird species are better at imitating sounds than other birds. Hint: It's got a lot to do with the structure of the brain ...
A Printed Prosthetic For A Damaged Beak
A brave toucan named Tieta can eat again thanks a special collaboration between the South American wildlife management group Instituto Vida Livre and three Brazilian universities determined to give her a new start in life. See what her 3D printable ...
Avian Vets Flock To ExoticsCon
Exotic medicine’s super powers — the Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV), Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV) and the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV) — gathered in San Antonio for ExoticsCon 2015 ...
A Longer Life For Your Pet Bird
Three simple steps help you to help your bird enjoy a longer, healthier life with you ...
How Lafeber’s Helping Hands Changed Avian Medicine
Meet the man who — with budgie in hand — inspired up-and-coming veterinarians to take an interest in avian medicine and helped turn the veterinary world’s focus to avian medicine ...
A Firsthand Look At A Seabird Rescue
When Internal Bird Rescue got the call that 50 seabirds were in distress in the San Francisco Bay, they were soon tasked with saving cold, wet birds that suffered from a mysterious feather contamination. See the life-saving tactics rescuers quickly ...
See What Sets Bird Hospitals Apart
Susan Horton, DVM, takes us on a tour of her labor of love — the recently opened Chicago Exotics Hospital ...
5 Ways You Freak Your Pet Bird Out
If you don't understand the instincts, needs, and anatomy of your parrot friend, problems can quickly arise. Interrupting your bird's snooze time or switching food abruptly are just two ways you can ruin your bird's day. Learn what not to ...
10 Things Bird Owners Do That Others Find Baffling
Life with a feathered companion calls for doing things a bit differently, which non-bird people might find baffling. Here are 10 Things Bird Owners Do That Others Will Never Understand ...
Avian Medicine Gets The Spotlight In Paris
Dr. Susan Orosz reports on some exciting developments in avian medicine at the second International Conference for Avian, Herpetological and Exotic Mammal Medicine (ICARE) conference recently held in Paris ...
Adventure Awaits: Bird-Watching Tours
From South America and Central America to Africa and Indonesia — and just about everywhere in between — there are hundreds of bird-watching tours to choose from and each offers a unique adventure in birding. Here’s a glimpse of a ...
Blast From The Past Pet Bird Products
From colorful assortments of toys and playgyms to healthy diets and treats, there are plenty of bird-centric offerings to choose from to meet your bird's many needs. Here's a fun look at "off the beaten path" bird products from years ...
Healthy Gut, Healthier Bird
Good digestive health can hinge on the balance of good microbes vs. bad microbes, with a balanced immune system at stake. See what researchers at Texas A&M found when they compared the microbiome of wild parrots with that of companion ...
Capturing The Beauty of Birds
One of the many ways that we appreciate our birds of nature is by photography of them in the wild. Since 2010, The National Audubon Society has held an annual Photography Awards, inviting aspiring photographers to participate, namely those who ...
Spring Cleaning Tips For Bird Owners
Check out these easy “Spring Clean” tips and tricks every pet bird enthusiast should try ...
A Unique Feather Color Mutation
Perhaps you’ve seen a “mash-up” video, where two or more recordings/elements are blended to create a new version. Nature has its own type of “mash-up” that can happen during the early embryonic stages of chick development. The result of this ...
Types of Parrot Play
Every bird has a play personality — from explorer to destroyer, and many more. Knowing your bird's style of play can help you zero in on the types of toys and interactions your bird enjoys most ...
Pet Bird Home Hazards
Looking for a reason to update some of your home furnishings? Here are a few suggestions for swapping out potentially dangerous household furnishings with more bird-friendly designs ...
Nutri-Berries vs. Standard Avian Diets
In the 25 years that Lafeber’s Nutri-Berries have been part of the food spectrum for parrots, more and more pet bird enthusiasts have offered them as a surefire way to get their birds on the path to good nutrition. You ...
5 Ways Parrots Rule Our Roosts
With a parrot you have a pet companion with the intelligence — and the mischievousness — of a young child, which can make for an interesting family dynamic. Here’s lighthearted look at the ways our feathered friends can rule our ...
Meet The Princess of Wales Parakeet
Not too many parrots have royal titles, which is just one way the Princess of Wales Parakeet (Polyteles alexandrae) stands out. This medium-sized, pastel-colored parrot with a long tail is native to Australia and is named after a real princess ...
Bird Brains are Not that Simple!
Check out this scientific look at the mind of parrots, and learn a whole new meaning for “birdbrain.” ...
Fun Days To Celebrate With Your Pet Bird
Just about every week of every month has a special day of recognition for a specific group, cause or theme — the topics of which range from serious to silly; here are some interesting lesser-known National Designation Days that seem ...
New Technology Allows For A “Printable” Beak
The future of 3D printing is quite exciting — and it can even help our feathered friends. In fact, 3D printing might just be a lifesaver for this friendly toucan! ...
How Feathers Color Our World
Colors give off psychological properties that can affect the way we feel. Read more about how birds’ colors grab our attention ...
Small Birds Do Talk!
Bigger birds aren’t the only ones talking. In fact, some of the smaller parrots are capable of mimicking human speech and can even amass impressive vocabularies. Here’s a look at some of the tiny talkers of the pet bird world ...
Parrot Breeding Biology In The Wild & In The Home
Knowing what in-home conditions can inadvertently mimic breeding season in the wild can help us lessen or deter hormonal behavior inside the home. Find out how cage placement and the food you offer can affect your bird’s behavior ...
Celebrating 25 Years of Nutri-Berries!
It’s official — Nutri-Berries have been making pet birds happier and healthier one Nutri-Berry at a time for 25 years now! It’s hard to imagine the pre-Nutri-Berries world … all those bland diets made offering balanced nutrition an exercise in ...
Love of Linnies: Lineolated Parakeets
Perhaps it’s time to make room on the perch for another small parrot that can also be a great companion — the lineolated parakeet, or simply, the linnie. Never heard of a linnie? Read on! ...
Follow This Stay-Healthy Plan For Your Pet Bird
If you’re a to-do list person or one who needs a little reminding every now and then, you’re in luck! We’ve put together a month-by-month list of suggestions —and gentle nudges — to help you help your pet bird in ...
Is Your Pet Bird A Healthy Weight?
Ever stop to think what type of shape your bird is in? Is he or she underweight, overweight or within normal weight … not sure? Find out what you can do to check your bird’s muscle mass ...
5 Reasons To Adopt A Pet Bird
Here are five reasons why you should consider the adoption option if you are thinking about welcoming a feathered friend into your heart and home ...
Christmas Traditions For The Birds
Did you know that Scandinavians countries celebrate Christmas with an offering of food for the wild birds? Or the reason why the cardinal is incorporated into so many holiday motifs? Check out this special look at birds’ unique connections to ...
Conure Fast Facts
Conures are popular pet companions for good reason — these parrots are full of spunk with colorful personalities and a wide range of colors and sizes ...
Winter Prep For Your Bird
Inspecting the cage, adding safe new toys and seasonal food, and keeping the environment healthy make your bird's cage a cozy home for winter ...
Cockatiel Behavior: Brilliantly Baffling
Cockatiels can be every bit a parrot as their larger counterparts — friendly and outgoing to snugly and gentle — no wonder these little feathered companions are America’s Top Bird. But ever stop to think if your cockatiel is normal? ...
Bird-Inspired Prose From Kevin Brockmeier
Kevin Brockmeier takes readers on a journey to a city where everyone sings, except a mute man who raises parakeets. And then something amazing happens ...
A Special Place For Green-Winged Macaws in Brazil
Dr. Susan Orosz takes us on a journey to Brazil’s Pantanal region, home to macaws, Amazons, conures, toco toucans and other birds. This time around, we learn about a special oasis for green-winged macaws called Buraco das Araras. Find out ...
5 Ways You’re Ruining Your Bird’s Day
Don't let life with you be a bore for your feathered companion. Use these tips to bring joy to your bird's day! ...
What Scares Your Pet Bird
Halloween is just around the corner. We are scared of zombies and ghosts, and perhaps even the thought of a whole community of children eating sugar. But what’s scary to your small companion bird? ...
A Microchip Can Bring Your Lost Bird Home
The story of Nigel, the African grey parrot that returned home speaking Spanish, is a good example of how a microchip can facilitate a happy reunion for lost pet ...
Top 5 Pet Peeves From Your Avian Retailer
On a given day, your avian retailer has a variety of people perusing the aisles, from those new to birds to those who’ve had birds for years. Ever wonder what challenges those who run a bird store sometimes face? Check ...
The Grey Parrot Anatomy Project
The Grey Parrot Anatomy Project aims to create an accurate physical and digital anatomy reference, including a standardized basis for avian anatomy nomenclature, of the African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus erithacus) ...
Macaws & Other Parrots of the Pantanal, Brazil
Avian veterinarian Dr. Susan Orosz takes us on her journey to Brazil's Pantanal region, the world's largest tropical wetland and home to myriad species of parrots living in the wild, including the hyacinth macaw ...
Five Types of Bird Friends
We all need friends. And life is even better if a few of your friends have some of the same interests as you. Better yet is knowing others who share in your love and appreciation of birds. Check out these ...
Is Your Bird Ready To Fly?
Birds are the ultimate flying machines, with truly remarkable aerial feats. Part of what draws us to birds is the fact that they can fly; it is part of a bird’s unique makeup. While parrots can fly, there are certainly ...
10 Ways To Celebrate Your Bird
Being a bird person affects your life in so many ways -- from preparing meals to being aware of toxins to spending time with your feathered pal, and more. You prepare your meals with your bird in mind, and you ...
Tips To Manage Your Pet Bird’s Mess
In addition to tried-and-true cage maintenance products, there are additional ways to maintain a clean and healthy environment for your feather companion. With some simple pre-planning and regular maintenance, you'll be able to put your feet up and enjoy more ...
A Veterinary Conference for the Birds
Imagine a gathering of veterinarians rubbing elbows, picking each other’s brains about their complex cases, sharing research and developing strategies to conquer avian diseases and conditions. AAV’s conference is a week of just that. See what hot topics avian vets ...
Pet Birds Vs. Dogs
Here’s a fun look at some of the advantages bird companions have to canine companions and vice versa ...
How To Find A Pet Bird Sitter
You love your companion bird, but he can’t always travel with you. So how do you find a person willing and capable of caring for your feathered friend? ...
3 Tricks Your Cockatiel Can Do
Small birds like the friendly and outgoing cockatiel can be taught to do behaviors on cue — and it’s easier than you think. Our small companion birds have many natural behaviors that lend themselves nicely to trick training ...
Feather Trims & Other Summer Safety Info
While we all want to get out of the house this time of year, how should we do that successfully with our companion birds? These tips help you enjoy safe summer fun with your pet bird ...
Airplane Travel & Your Pet Bird
So you want to take a vacation?! Of course you do, and you want your best friend, your companion bird, to go along with you. Use these tips to do it right ...
Give Your Bird A Clean Cage This Summer
Here are three things you can do for your feathered companion to improve his health and well being, as well as add some summer-inspired fun to his day ...
Tips To Get Your Bird Back In The Cage
Our small birds love their time out of the cage. How do we know this? We know because sometimes it’s soooo difficult to get them back in the cage. Plan for this by training your pet bird. Here are some ...
How Egg Laying Affects Your Pet Bird
It is that time of year for the hatching of chicks – those from the wild and those in our homes! While they can be cute and fun, chicks are a lot of work and require proper care to survive ...
3 Tricks Your Budgie Can Do!
There are many behaviors that a budgie will do naturally. With some practice, you can give a cue for the natural behavior, and then have a nice behavior your budgie can perform upon request ...
A Retreat All About The Bird Brain
The Phoenix Landing Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting and protecting the welfare of parrots, recently hosted a Wellness Retreat for pet bird enthusiasts. The event focused on bird brains. It also honored the late Liz Wilson, who was a ...
Spotlight on Female Parrots
Female birds tend to fly under the radar, so to speak, when compared to their flashier male counterparts. In many bird species, including parrots, the males have the more eye-catching colors. It’s time, however, to give our feathered girls time ...
New World Parrots: Conures, Amazons, Macaws & More
Parrots can be categorized according to Old World psittacines and New World psittacines. Do you know if your parrots are "Team Old World" or "Team New World"? ...
Why Cockatiels Make Great Pets
Most of the qualities you’d really like in a parrot are found in the gentle, amenable cockatiel. Read on to find out what makes cockatiels such a wonderful pet ...
7 Ways You Can Help Birds & The Environment
Here's an annual event that bird lovers can help celebrate — Earth Day, which takes place on April 22 each year. In honor of Earth Day, here are seven ways bird lovers can make a difference in our own neighborhoods ...
Conures: Sun Vs. Green Cheek
No wonder conures are a popular pet bird companion. They are smart, active, cuddly, and social. There are many species of conure, and each group has its own unique set of traits. See the similarities and differences between the fiery-colored ...
Pet Bird Research: PDD
Dr. Susan Orosz recently traveled to Rome, Italy for the AIVPA conference (Italy’s Association of Small Animal Veterinarians annual gathering). See what Dr. Orosz and her colleagues from both the U.S. and abroad are learning about PDD and how this ...
Perks Of Owning A Pet Parakeet
Parakeets as pets are a manageable size, entertaining, social, and talkative. Small enough to fit in your apartment and travel with you, parakeets can make great pets. Check out these 8 perks of sharing your life with a parakeet ...
Avoid These Feeding Mistakes
There are many pet birds that only eat one or two types of foods, but that’s because they haven’t been offered much else or the foods offered don’t appeal to them. Here are four ways we can sabotage our birds’ ...
Psittacosis & Other Zoonotic Diseases
A zoonotic disease is a disease that can be passed between animals to humans. Zoonotic diseases can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi. As pet bird owners, we all need to know about the zoonotic diseases of our ...
Books For Birds
Nursery-rhyme books and others that cater to a young audience also make great reading material for parrots — these books are designed to be read out loud and with extreme silliness. Dr. Seuss books certainly fit the bill! ...
Lovebird or Parrotlet?
At a glance, parrotlets and lovebirds look a lot alike. What do these short-tailed, compact birds from entirely different continents have in common, and what makes them different? ...
Lovebirds As Pets
No other companion pet has a name quite as endearing as a lovebird. The lovebird’s genus, Agapornis, is the words “love” and “bird” joined together — agape is Greek for “love” and ornis is Greek for “bird.” ...
Why You Need An Avian Veterinarian
Unfortunately, many people forgo taking their bird to the vet until it is too late, as in, "Now I should take my bird to the vet because it is down on the bottom of the cage." When a bird is ...
Parrot Conservation: How We Can Help & How It Helps Us
if we care for birds either near or far, we help birds everywhere, and we help our human kind as well ...
Small Bird Taming & Training Basics
Don’t let the small size of your small parrot – your budgie, cockatiel or lovebird – deter you from teaching him or her some behaviors on cue. Some commands are really helpful in managing your pet bird. Here are three ...
Tips To Get Your Parrot To Be Quiet
Does covering the cage or running toward your bird to tell him/her to quiet down … or screaming back ... sound familiar? If you find yourself in need of a little quiet time and your parrot is simply not getting ...
Amazon Parrot Still Going Strong at 100!
I have had a couple of old hens that have taught me a lot about birds. They were both orange-winged Amazon parrots. I am at the end of the generation of veterinarians on the first line where all of our ...
Your Pet Bird Will Love The New You!
A new year is upon us and with that comes another set of New Year’s resolutions (or a re-do of last year’s!) While there’s plenty you can do for your pet bird to make the new year great, here are ...
Pet Birds & Children
Find out the real reasons why budgies and cockatiels can make wonderful pets for children, as well as all the wrong reasons for bringing a small bird into your home ...
Five Pet Parrot Facts
Parrots are structured to survive as flying, flocking, feathered denizens of the sky and trees. Check out these Five Fun Parrot Facts and you'll have an even greater appreciation of your bird's uniqueness! ...
Top-Ten Holiday Hazards For Your Pet Bird
The companion parrot is part of the family! While including our feathered friends in the holiday season, we must be sure to keep them safe ...
Why Birds Live So Long
Parrots live much longer than they are supposed to live! In fact the large macaws live on average four times their predicted life spans! So what's their secret? ...
Fall Pet Bird Health Check: Hormones & Respiratory Concerns
Fall is the time of change – particularly along the northern tier in the United States. While we often think about how autumn affects us, a change of seasons also brings out changes in our pet birds ...
Parrots As Pets
You may be a pet person. You’ve had a dog or a cat for a pet, and maybe several of each. But now you’re a bird owner. Wow! Here are some of the things that make companion birds interesting, and ...
Birds In Halloween Folklore
Birds have been part of the Halloween tradition for a long time -- even before the demonic few from Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” in 1963! The birds most commonly shown are crows and ravens, which are members of the corvidae ...
Pet Birds & Other Birds
It’s easy to assume that birds must like other birds. But before you buddy up two birds consider that fact that many avian veterinarians treat bird patients that were injured by other bird housemates ...
Kick Start Your Bird’s Day
Spending more time with your bird and serving a healthy breakfast are just two ways to start your bird's day off right ...
The Optimal Social Environment for Your Parrot
Parrots are social creatures. They are flock animals, traveling and feeding together as a group. The majority of the activities in which they engage are done as a group ...
Budgie Sounds
Budgies (parakeets) chatter a lot, as budgie owners will have noticed. What does all that chatter mean? Here are some common budgie sounds and what they might mean ...
Foods Toxic To Pet Birds
Foods on your avian vet’s do not feed list include chocolate, avocado, onion, high-fat, and high-sugar foods ...
The Bird Beak Inside & Out
The beak is derived from a cornified specialization of the skin and has the same components ...
“Theft-Proof” Your Pet Bird
Pet parrots can be prime targets of pet theft because of their perceived monetary value. Here are some steps pet bird owners can take to "theft-proof" their beloved companions: ...
Meet The Bourke’s Parakeet
The Bourke’s parakeet (Neophema Bourkii) is a gem among the members of the popular Neophema family, a group of colorful grasskeets that originate in Australia ...
Pet Bird Sitter Prep
Don't wait until the last minute to prep for your pet sitter; put your plan in place before you leave so your sitter has all the information he or she needs to take wonderful care of your companion bird ...
Stress Reduction for Companion Parrots
To put it bluntly, keeping companion parrots is similar to trying to pound a square peg into a round hole. The fact that they do as well as they do is testimony more to their adaptability than it is to ...
Parrot Feet
When we think of birds, we often imagine these fascinating creatures flying through the air. Yet, what goes up must come down. Let's focus on birds' feet, which allow birds to maneuver and rest while taking a break from flight ...
Uncover The Pitfalls Of Problem Behaviors in Pet Birds
Parrots are wonderful if you have a low tolerance for boredom like I do. Despite living and working with them for over three decades, I still find their complexities stimulating and the study of their behaviors both fascinating and absorbing ...
Fun With Food for Your Pet Bird
Food plays an essential role in the survival of every living creature. It can also be a source of great pleasure. Animal trainers, behaviorists, pet owners, and, yes, parents of small children, use food in a number of creative ways ...
Parrot Toys: What Are We Going to Chew Today?
Providing projects that occupy busy beaks and stimulate avian Einsteins is one of the never-ending challenges of parrot ownership. The quest for that perfect bird toy takes us trekking to innumerable pet shops and bird marts, and pouring through countless ...
Journey Inside The Hearts of Birds
In this part two of her “Anatomy of the Avian Heart” series, Dr. Susan Orosz gives us a microscopic look at our birds' hearts. Find out why a bird’s super-fast heart rate necessitates a souped-up electrocardiogram machine, among other fascinating ...
Pet Bird Owner Summer Safety Tips
But before you fire up your backyard grill or unroll the pool or spa cover, take a moment to see what steps you need to make to ensure your bird’s safety and well-being all summer long ...
Finch Or Canary — What’s The Difference?
If you’re considering adding a finch or a canary to your family, you might be surprised to find that a canary is a finch. Zebra finches, society finches, also called Bengalese finches, and canaries actually have a lot in common ...
5 Fun Ways To Pamper Your Pet Parrot
Use these five fun suggestions to create Pampered Parrot Days that are all about your feathered friends. They deserve to be treated as VIPs, too! ...
Budgie Vs. Cockatiel — Which Is Right For You?
For years, budgies, also called parakeets, were the most numerous companion birds, and only recently were overtaken by cockatiels. If you’re looking at getting one or the other, how do they compare? ...
Anatomy of the Avian Heart
The most striking features of birds is their ability to perform very rigorous functions in harsh environments, such as diving deeply in cold water, flying at high altitudes and running in hot deserts. This requires that their cardiovascular system (CVS) ...
Don’t Leave These In Your Pet Bird’s Cage
Cage safety starts with not just what you put in your bird’s cage, but what you don’t leave behind ...
Top Toys For Parakeets
Give your budgie (aka "parakeet") some toys! You will be wildly entertained as your budgie plays, and your budgie will stay active and engaged without getting into any mischief from boredom ...
Senior Bird Nutri-Berries
Learn about the ingredients in Senior Bird Nutri-Berries that might help your older bird live a longer, healthier life ...
Cockatiel Sounds Explained
Chirps, warbles, whistles, squawks, cheeps, and more are noises and sounds pet cockatiels make. Find out what your cockatiel is trying to say ...
How Liz Wilson Helped Avian Veterinarians
I remember the first thing that Liz wanted all parrot owners to do when they first got their bird and especially if they were having a problem: she wanted them to take it to their avian vet! ...
Swift Parrots & Orange-Bellied Parrots: Rare Migrators
Almost all parrots are non-migratory birds, that is, they do not fly to a different climate during specific times of the year. There are two parrot species, however, that do migrate in the truest sense of the word — the ...
Pet Bird Owners Can Find New Uses For These Recyclables
From using newspaper as cage liner, cardboard as chew toys, to wadded-up paper to hide foraging treats, we bird owners can be quite creative in our thriftiness. Here are a few other items that can get a second life before ...
What Liz Wilson Taught Us
I had the pleasure of working with many avian experts throughout my years as editor of Bird Talk magazine, but none was quite like avian behavioral consultant Liz Wilson ...
Renowned Companion Parrot Behaviorist Liz Wilson Passes Away
The bird community lost a special member when long-time parrot advocate and well-respected author Liz Wilson, CVT, passed away on April 13, 2013. Liz was the voice behind the popular parrot behavior column “Parrot Psychology,” which ran in Bird Talk ...
Why Birds’ Eyes Are So Different From Ours
Enhanced visual acuity, seeing ultraviolet light, and changing focus rapidly are some of the fascinating abilities of birds' eyes ...
Accidental Rewards for Pet Bird Aggression
There is no such thing as a parrot biting for no reason. No such thing. It is, however, common for a parrot to bite for no reason that humans understand. BIG difference ...
Voice/Sound Changes in Pet Birds: Cause For Concern
Did you know that a voice change or lack of vocalization in birds can signal a health problem, or that cough-like noise, gurgling sounds or a high-pitched squeak can all indicate a medical emergency? ...
Pet Bird Enrichment: Four Great Uses For Newspaper
To many pet bird owners, yesterday's news is today's cage liner. In addition to the long-held practice of lining the bottom of the birdcage with newspaper, here are four other ways to get the most bang out of your newspaper ...
9 Things Never To Do Around Your Pet Bird
While most responsible pet bird owners strive to make their birds feel part of the family and offer them plenty of one-on-one time whenever feasible, there are times when your bird should perch elsewhere ...
The Female Reproductive System: Along Comes The Egg!
It is important for bird owners to understand the female bird's reproductive system. Here is a detailed account of exactly what goes on during the egg-laying process ...
Pet Birds And Excessive Screaming: Rewarding The Wrong Thing
Changing a parrot’s behavior usually means the humans have to change their behavior first — not always so easy. So we look for ways around the problem behavior, ways to change what leads up to the problem behavior ...
Furniture Fixes For Pet Bird Owners
Here is a look at furniture types that might be vulnerable to the feathered kind, and what you can do about it ...
4 Easy Ways To Deter Breeding Behavior
Find out why you might want to rethink your pet bird's cage setup, how long you leave the lights on, the type of foods you feed, and even the way you pet and interact with your bird ...
Presidents & Their Pet Parrots
Can you imagine a parrot perched in the White House? It’s probably happened at some point during our country’s history; after all, some of our past presidents had parrot companions during their presidencies. Here is a list of presidents who ...
Parrot Behavior: What Are You Actually Rewarding?
A fundamental rule of behavior is that no animal, human or otherwise, continues a behavior if it isn’t reinforced. These rewards are crucial to identify and understand because they are the reason that our birds continue to present behaviors that ...
5 Health Choices Pet Bird Owners Should Make Today
Why put off to tomorrow what you should do today … especially if it can be a lifesaver for your pet bird? Here are five choices to make now to better your bird's health ...
Fascinating Facts About Ducks, Geese, And Swans
Ever wonder what life is like for the ducks, geese or swans you see at the neighborhood pond or hear quacking and honking as they pass by overhead? ...
See How They Fly
Birds have solved the problem of flight through an aerodynamic design of their own, streamlined bodies, reduced weight, a powerful heart, and an efficient respiratory system, among other adaptations ...
15 Things Every Parrot Owner Should Do
Check out part two of Liz's Parrot Psychology column "Do's & Don'ts For Living With Parrots: Part II, The Do's.” This LafeberCares exclusive will help you and your pet bird get on the right track in the year ahead and ...
Pet Bird Owner New Year’s Resolutions
A better cage, new toys or perches, healthier foods and treats — what is your New Year's resolution regarding your bird? ...
Keep Your Pet Bird Out Of The ER This Holiday!
The holidays can bring added dangers to a bird’s typically safe life. Being aware of these dangers can prevent accidents and tragedies, and a trip to your emergency avian veterinarian ...
The Miracle of Flight
We talk about miracles, particularly during the holiday season, but one that we as bird owners often marvel at is the miracle of flight! The adaptations necessary for birds to fly are considered among the most intriguing puzzles of all ...
Do’s and Don’ts For Living With Parrots
Life with parrots can be complicated, but it gets simpler if you avoid these 18 things. If you haven't avoided them all, keep trying! ...
Life After Alex
Five years after Alex’s passing, he is still sorely missed; by me and, I believe, by Griffin and Arthur, the other African grey parrots in my lab. Days still exist, particularly when I return after a long absence, during which ...
Gobble Up These Fun Turkey Facts
I love Thanksgiving, in part because I am an avian vet and this is a bird holiday involving a very special bird – the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Here are some fun turkey facts to pass around your Thanksgiving table ...
A Magical Goose Chase In Munich
Nothing charms us as much as birds. They possess the power to profoundly alter our lives and, if we set our egos aside and see and honor them for who they are, they can forever change the very essence of ...
After The Hurricane: What Pet Bird Owners Need To Know
Dr. Gregory Rich’s clinic was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in August of 2005. He shares his experience, plus what pet bird owners need to do in a hurricane's aftermath ...
Decipher Your Pet Parrot’s Vocalizations
Parrots can be extremely vocal critters, and you can find out a lot about your pet parrot's mood by the sounds it makes. What's behind that laugh, the gibberish talk, or why the ear-piercing shriek? ...
Learn the Polite Way to Train Your Parrot
Politeness means accepting that our parrots should not be expected to wait around in the hopes that we will choose to interact with them. They have their own lives, after all, and they have a right to choose not to ...
Halloween Safety For Birds
Some frightening things can happen to our birds if we are not vigilant during Halloween festivities. But you can do a lot to prevent any problems by planning ahead ...
“Parronting” Styles with Parrots
Since it behooves us to periodically examine our relationships with our parrots, we should consider these different parenting approaches in terms of our pet birds ...
Why An Avian Vet ?
An avian veterinarian is critical to the health of your feathered friend, so use these tips to find out how to find a knowledgeable avian veterinarian ...
Summertime Fun, Summertime Safe!
Those “Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer” are here! Check out how the activities of the season could affect your bird ...
18 Ways to Drive an Avian Vet Crazy
The following list is compiled from experiences I had working for twenty years with avian veterinarians. Each is true. Bird owners drive their avian veterinarians crazy when they do the following ...
Announcing NEW Nutri-Berries for Your Conure!
Lafeber Company has put a bright new spotlight on bird food for your conure by introducing a brand new size of Nutri-Berries! ...
Announcing NEW Fruit Delight Avi-Cakes ~ A Delightful Explosion of Tastes
Introducing Fruit Delight Avi-Cakes. Your bird will go bonkers over the blend of original Avi-Cakes with cranberries, dates, mango, papaya, and pineapple! ...
Why Is Avian Medicine So Expensive?
Yes, avian medicine is much more expensive than dog and cat medicine. Why is that? There are several reasons, which I will explain, but the main one is TIME ...
The Heart of Lafeber Company is a Love for Birds
The heart of Lafeber Company is a true love for birds. It's still inspired today by the special passion deep in the heart of our founder — Dr. Lafeber, Sr ...
Lafeber Company: Premium Pet Bird Food & A Wealth Of Bird Care Resources
Our recipes are developed by Dr Lafeber along with top avian veterinarians and nutritionists. Every formula is tested by an independent laboratory to ensure optimum avian health ...
The Real Deal in Macaw Meals: Bird Food by Lafeber
Lafeber bird food provides balanced nutrition that includes foraging opportunities, which helps you offer the best food to your macaw ...
Meal Appeal for Your Parrot: Bird Food by Lafeber
The wide variety of nutritious foods and treats from Lafeber ensure that your bird gets the right nutrition and is never bored ...
Serve a Good Meal: Bird Food for Your Cockatiel
Lafeber pet bird foods offer a variety of nutritious foods for your beloved top-knotted little friend ...
In the Mood for Great Parakeet Food?
Lafeber bird foods are a simple and healthy way for you to feed your budgie/parakeet! ...
Introducing Pellet-Berries — a New Pet Bird Food from Lafeber Company
We are thrilled to tell the whole world about our newest product and announce that pelleted diets are no longer boring! ...
The Splash About Bird Baths
Birds like to get wet and water stimulates normal preening behavior. So, how can you help your bird bathe and enjoy water to the fullest? ...
Things are in Good Shape at Lafeber Company!
The seeds, grains, fruits, and vegetables in Nutri-Berries offer your bird whole-food goodness and also add lots of tastes and textures for foraging pleasure in every bite ...
Stand Up for Stand Up Bags!
Your favorites ~ Tropical Fruit, Sunny Orchard, El Paso and Garden Veggie ~ are easy to recognize in their familiar bright packages that are now made wider at the bottom to make them stand upright ...
At Lafeber, New Year’s Resolutions Are For The Birds!
Need a nudge for a bird-related New Year's resolution? Check out our ideas for making the year ahead with your bird a great one! ...
Helpful Holiday Hints for Pet Bird Lovers
The holidays are a fun time, but also a bit crazy. These tips help you anticipate, and prevent, some hazards or stresses your bird might face ...
Are You Looking for High-Quality Bird Food?
Lafeber Company knows what your bird needs and takes pride in offering the highest quality nutrition in pet bird food available on the market today. Lafeber Company also knows what your bird likes - that's why our diets are exciting ...
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Cockatiel diet
So we have our first cockatiel, Tootles. Our 4 month old beauty is so sweet and fits into our family wonderfully. We want to make sure she is getting the best nutrition possible. We are feeding her Kaytee Forti-diet pro ...
baby cockatiel
My baby cockatiel is 15-18 odd days old and keeps screaming even after we feed the baby formula. He keeps crying even after the crop is full. I have raise 3 other babies and before feeding they made a lot ...
My budgie can only fly about 3
He's been like it since I've had him. he get's around fine and is healthy and happy, but I just feel bad for the lil dude. I should've taken him to the vet after the first few months I had ...
Keratin Flakes on Back
Hi there, Is it normal/healthy for a parrot to have tiny keratin flakes on his back. The parrot is moulting. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question ...
What could have killed my pet finch bird
I took my bird to the basement because she was being noisy I went down to check on her a couple of hours later and she was dead ...
Wooden cage
I heard from somebody that wooden cages cause scaly mites for birds. Is this true? Are wooden cages safe for birds? I have canaries ...
Ringneck and Alexandrine
Had Female Alexandrine 4yrs but rescued male Ringneck 2yrs ago. He is very tame she is not as much but has come on in leaps and bounds by watching him. She tolerates him but is very jealous and dominant. Must ...
Cages
all you cages are stainless steel. What do you think of powder coated cages-are they safe? ...