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9 Largest Pet Parrot Breeds: Info, Pictures, Facts & History
Parrots are incredibly impressive birds, both in the wild and as pets. The larger species are even more awe-inspiring due to their long lives, coloring, and in…
How to Teach a Parrot to Talk: 7 Vet-Reviewed Steps
If you have always dreamed of having a pet that can talk back to you, a parrot is the way to go. These beautiful birds can learn to imitate speech, which will…
How to Take Care of a Parrot: 12 Vet-Approved Tips
Are you considering bringing a parrot into your home? How exciting! Parrots can make fantastic family companions, but providing care for them is very different…
Do Parrots Have Teeth? Vet-Reviewed Science & Information
Watching a parrot rip open a walnut shell and eat the insides would make you think they must have teeth. Some birds can crack seeds that we’d have to use a mal…
How Does a Parrot Sleep? Bird Routine & Rest Facts
While exact habits vary a bit by species, most parrots are strictly diurnal animals that wake at dawn and settle down for bed after dusk. Because parrots insti…
Do Parrots Like Music? Vet-Reviewed Science
Perhaps you’ve seen videos on YouTube of birds dancing and bobbing their heads to music. Maybe you noticed that your pet seems happy when you play some tunes.…
Why Do Pirates Have Parrots? Historical Facts & FAQ
As long as we have known about pirates, we associate them with wooden legs, hooks for hands, and parrots perched on their shoulders. The parrot has been associ…
Can Parrots Swim? Vet-Reviewed Bird Anatomy Information & Bath Tips
Many people are fascinated by the remarkable abilities of parrots, from their vibrant plumage to their uncanny knack for mimicking human speech. Yet, among all…