African grey parrots are beautiful birds that are beloved by a lot of people. However, sadly they are classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This status ...

There are over 20 specific species of Cockatoos, which are also part of the parrot family. Although many traits separate them ...

Before buying a pet bird, it’s important to consider the long-term commitment and daily responsibilities involved. From upfront costs to time requirements and housing needs, certain species of ...

This blue budgie is a playful parakeet with a typical lifespan of 5–10 years. Macaws and cockatoos can live to be 70–80 years old. averess / Getty Images/iStockphoto My middle schooler decided she ...

Parrots are highly intelligent, social creatures. In the wild, they spend most of their time interacting with other parrots—preening one another, foraging together and roosting in groups at night.

Dozens of species of African birds of prey are in steep decline, with many now considered at risk of extinction, according to an analysis of data from across the continent. Farming and pesticide use, ...