What a Hormonal Bird Looks Like

Hormones are very apparent in our pet parrots in the spring and the fall, and it's not usually fun for anyone. If you need help dealing with your parrot's hormones; determining the triggers, etc... check out our Hormones Course. In the meantime while you wait for that course to download, you can watch the above video and see some characteristi...
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Lovebirds

How to love your lovebird The lovebird is a playful and energetic small parrot – with great big opinions about life. They are feisty and spicy and full of themselves. Their inquisitive nature will have them exploring every corner of its world – and yours.Contrary to their names, they are not cuddly birds. They are independent and can rarely hol...
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Eclectus

Different from the rest Not so very long ago, avian researchers thought that the male and female eclectus parrots were two entirely different species of parrot. That’s not surprising since they look completely different from each other: the male being predominantly florescent green and the female bright red and blue. They are one of very few co...
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Parrotlets

Who are you calling little?! Whoever came up with the name “parrotlet” was definitely on the right track! The name describes them perfectly! They are, indeed, every bit a miniaturized parrot. It’s amusing to watch big bird antics come from such a little body.The parrotlet is a small bird with a big love of adventure and, given the opportunity, ...
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Pionus

The playful pionus The pionus parrot (pronounced pi-oh-nus) is not a well-known species to the average person. They definitely take a back seat to their more colorful parrot cousins. But their larger than life and outgoing personality that makes them an attractive choice to perspective new owners.The pionus are fun and active birds that enjoy s...
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Caiques

Perhaps the most notable personality trait found in a caique (pronounced: ki-eek) is their playfulness. This is a parrot that doesn’t think twice about rolling onto its back to wrestle with a foot toy, or swing wildly back and forth from the roof of its cage dangling by a single toe. Their colorful plumage is reminiscent of a circus clown – wh...
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