In 1983, my wife wanted a bird, one that was smart and would make a good pet. She decided on an African grey. We found someone who sold them and selected a male about 8 months old. My wife takes great ...

People have been keeping birds as pets and companions for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and many other older civilizations kept birds as pets. It seems only natural for ...

Parrots are some of the most colorful, charismatic companions you can bring into your home. Whether you’re a long-time parrot lover or you’re just curious about these feathered comedians, here are ...

Kea, Nestor notabilis, are large parrots that live in alpine and forested areas on New Zealand's South Island. They have olive-green plumage with a red rump and a long, thin decurved charcoal grey ...

According to a number of recent studies (for example, this one from 2020), the world’s wild parrots are on a fast track towards extinction, and it’s all our fault. According to that 2020 study, we are ...

To know what a tropical bird is, you first have to know where the tropics are. The tropics form a band around the equator, bordered by the Tropic of Cancer in the north and the Tropic of Capricorn in ...

Petco Animal Supplies Inc. said Tuesday it will stop selling large birds in a deal with an animal rights group, which agreed to end its boycott of the pet supply chain. Subscribe to read this story ad ...