The ability to teach a parrot to talk is one of the most fascinating aspects of owning these intelligent and charismatic birds. However, it is important to understand that not every parrot will develop the ability to mimic human speech, and outcomes can vary wildly—even among parrots of the same species.
New research reveals monk parakeets, aka Quaker parrots, use unique vocal fingerprints to stand out in noisy cities.
The Discovery in Barcelona’s Skies
Scientists tracked 229 wild monk parakeets in Barcelona for two years, recording **5,599 calls** to answer a burning question:Â Â
Crows are everywhere—perched on power lines, scavenging for food, or flying in tight-knit groups.
But have you ever stopped to wonder what’s going on behind their sharp, dark eyes?
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work (Sometimes. Maybe. If Trained Properly.)
Ah, cooperation! The classic ‘two birds pull a string to get snacks’ test. With keas, it was a comedy of errors. One study: dismal success (18.9%).
I have a 4-week-old budgie. It has developed splayed legs. I am using first aid adhesive tape to try to correct them, and have added Aspen shavings to the nesting box.
I observed a lot of bickering between the parents, and the female had a cut on her head.
Can Birds Taste Their Food?
Yes, birds can taste food, but in a different way than we do! Here’s the cool part: while we have taste buds all over our tongue, parrots have them in two places – on their tongues and in the back of their throats.
Okay, hold onto your perch, because the secret lives of parrots are way more dramatic (and confusing) than we thought.
The morning sun filtered through the blinds, rousing Jasper, the African Grey, from his pre-dawn nap.
If you’ve ever dreamed of having a pet that’s equal parts comedian, chatterbox, and feathery cuddle bug, let me introduce you to the quaker parrot.
Also known as the monk parakeet, this pint-sized parrot is a big personality wrapped in a small, green-and-gray package.
Welcome to the wacky world of the yellow cockatiel bird, a creature so full of personality that it might just outshine your most dramatic friend (yes, even that one).
