List of Every Parrot and Parakeet Species on the Planet We Know So Far
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List of Every Parrot and Parakeet Species on the Planet We Know So Far

It is our understanding there are approximately 10,400 species of birds on the planet. We know that the single species – human – is really good at killing other species at an alarming amount of birds are rapidly on the way to extinction.

At Windy City Parrot we have chosen to provide care for pet birds classified as parrots and parakeets. The numbers bouncing around the Internet inferred that there are about 350 species of parrots and 370 species of parakeets.

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Why Is My Baby Senegal Parrot Plucking It’s Feathers?
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Why Is My Baby Senegal Parrot Plucking It’s Feathers?

Debbie C. reached out for advice

Hello Mitch,

I have a Senegal baby parrot, four months old. It is pulling its feathers out. I have had Senegal parrots before, and I never had a plucking problem with them. This bird has everything.

I don’t understand why it pulls out its own feathers? It is breaking my heart. I would appreciate Any advice, & help that you can give me.

Thank you sincerely. 

Debbie C

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Banjo, the African Grey
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Banjo, the African Grey

I have an African Grey who simply loves only me.

However, when I let him out of his cage to wander around, he insists on biting my woodwork! Is there anything I can do to stop this behavior?

When he does this, I put him back in his cage. He really doesn’t want to go and ruffles his feathers.

Thanks,

Joanne

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Birds Are Like Soul Mates & Should Find You – Right?
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Birds Are Like Soul Mates & Should Find You – Right?

jellenp@……..

Mitch, I learned sooooo much from you in today’s message about bird safety. I’m seeing my household with completely new eyes now. Thank you so much.

We are first-time bird companions of two one-yr-old beautiful little male budgies acquired at the same time from the same breeder when they were still youngsters. They are healthy and active.

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How Do You Put the “Social” in Bird Food?
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How Do You Put the “Social” in Bird Food?

We talked about birds being the godfeathers of social media.

Birds are flock animals.

Your bird was born expecting to be in a flock. When the bird comes into your home you become its flock.

We have interactions with caged bird keepers from around the planet every day. “He won’t eat that” “I’ve tried that” “I just can’t get him off of his sunflower seed diet” (yes we actually hear that a lot – sigh).

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