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Viral African grey Cosmo greets baby nephew with kisses and chatter
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Viral African grey Cosmo greets baby nephew with kisses and chatter

Cosmo the African grey melted hearts by telling her baby nephew, “I like the baby,” then blowing kisses. The sweet clip also spotlights how carefully bird-baby introductions need to be handled.

Nina Kowalski2m read
Lisa Bono to Answer Parrot Owners' Questions in Live Webinar
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Lisa Bono to Answer Parrot Owners' Questions in Live Webinar

Owners can bring the birds that scream, pick at feathers, and refuse pellets: Lisa Bono will field live questions on April 24, stepping in for Dr. Tully.

Sam Ortega2m read
Brighton family mounts urgent search for escaped African grey parrot Lola
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Brighton family mounts urgent search for escaped African grey parrot Lola

Lola slipped away after only three weeks in Brighton, turning Victoria Abberley’s long wait for a dream African grey into a citywide search across Hangleton.

Nina Kowalski2m read
Missing Scranton emotional support parrot Zeus safely returns home after community search
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Missing Scranton emotional support parrot Zeus safely returns home after community search

A neighbor who saw Zeus on South Webster Avenue and recognized the missing-bird alert helped bring the 2-year-old African grey back to the Garcias.

Nina Kowalski2m read
Rescued Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrots Recover After Smuggling Bust in Florida
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Rescued Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrots Recover After Smuggling Bust in Florida

Papaya and Fig, two yellow-headed Amazons seized with 25 other parrots, are recovering in North Florida after a border smuggling bust.

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TikTok Loves Gideon the Eclectus Parrot’s Singing and Playful Phrases
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TikTok Loves Gideon the Eclectus Parrot’s Singing and Playful Phrases

Gideon’s sung-up “wings” and playful phrases have made the Eclectus a TikTok favorite, and a useful reminder that mimicry is a sign of a bird’s social and mental needs.

Sam Ortega2m read
Bird First-Aid Guide Helps Owners Spot Parrot Emergencies Early
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Bird First-Aid Guide Helps Owners Spot Parrot Emergencies Early

The first 10 minutes after a parrot gets hurt or suddenly goes quiet can change the outcome. This guide shows what to do, what to avoid, and how to build a bird-ready plan before panic starts.

Jamie Taylor5m read
Why Parrots Stay Stressed, and How Stable Routines Help
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Why Parrots Stay Stressed, and How Stable Routines Help

A parrot that screams at breakfast is often reacting to the first 30 minutes, not a random mood swing. Lock down the morning, and stress stops snowballing.

Sam Ortega6m read
Caracas macaws delight residents, while palm removal threatens nesting sites
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Caracas macaws delight residents, while palm removal threatens nesting sites

Caracas’ blue-and-gold macaws still visit Karem Guevara with chicks, but palm removals could strip away the cavities they need to breed.

Jamie Taylor2m read
AAV provides comprehensive downloadable pet bird care and owner resources
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AAV provides comprehensive downloadable pet bird care and owner resources

AAV released a downloadable Pet Bird Care series and Bird Owner resources to give owners species-specific handouts, vet-finder tools, enrichment tips and disease guidance.

Jamie Taylor3m read
Avian Veterinarians Offer Free Downloadable Parrot Owner Care Brochures
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Avian Veterinarians Offer Free Downloadable Parrot Owner Care Brochures

Avian veterinarians provide free, downloadable parrot care brochures and handouts covering species-specific care and practical topics to help owners with day-to-day care and emergencies.

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Viral Video Sparks Warning: Back-Petting Parakeets Causes Hormonal Harm
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Viral Video Sparks Warning: Back-Petting Parakeets Causes Hormonal Harm

A viral budgie back-petting video has avian vets alarmed; the gesture mimics mating and can trigger hormone-driven organ failure in female parakeets.

Jamie Taylor4m read
Practical avian veterinary guidance on psittacosis, zoonotic risks for parrot owners
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Practical avian veterinary guidance on psittacosis, zoonotic risks for parrot owners

humans are readily infected: practical steps to spot, test, quarantine, and treat psittacosis so you protect your birds and your household.

Jamie Taylor6m read
Essential feeding, housing and socialization steps for baby parrots
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Essential feeding, housing and socialization steps for baby parrots

Practical, species-aware steps to feed, house and socialize baby parrots, plus the experts and editorial tips to keep your care plan accurate and evergreen.

Nina Kowalski5m read
World Parrot Trust offers free expert-curated parrot care guides and resources
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World Parrot Trust offers free expert-curated parrot care guides and resources

The World Parrot Trust maintains a suite of freely available parrot care guides curated by experienced parrot practitioners, avian veterinarians, and behaviour

Jamie Taylor4m read
Association of Avian Veterinarians Offers Downloadable Vet-Authored Parrot Care Brochures
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Association of Avian Veterinarians Offers Downloadable Vet-Authored Parrot Care Brochures

The Association of Avian Veterinarians offers veterinarian-authored, downloadable parrot and pet-bird care brochures, giving owners vetted guidance on health, training, enrichment, and emergency care.

Jamie Taylor3m read
Balanced Parrot Diet: Pellets First, Veggies Daily, Seeds Only Sparingly
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Balanced Parrot Diet: Pellets First, Veggies Daily, Seeds Only Sparingly

Pellets should make up 50-75% of a parrot's diet, vegetables served daily, and seeds limited to 0-25% to prevent obesity and nutrient gaps.

Jamie Taylor2m read
MSPCA-Angell Vet Guide to Parrot Care: Diet, Enrichment, Lifelong Commitment
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MSPCA-Angell Vet Guide to Parrot Care: Diet, Enrichment, Lifelong Commitment

Learn vet-backed parrot care essentials: balanced diet, safe housing, daily socialization, enrichment, grooming, and the long-term commitment parrots require.

Jamie Taylor4m read
Vet Guide to Parrot Nutrition: 70-80% Pellets, Veggies, Enrichment
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Vet Guide to Parrot Nutrition: 70-80% Pellets, Veggies, Enrichment

Learn vet-backed, practical steps to feed parrots: make pellets 70–80% of the diet, add veggies and safe supplements, and use foraging enrichment to keep birds healthy and engaged.

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World Parrot Trust Parrot Care Hub Offers Evidence-Based Guides for Caregivers
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World Parrot Trust Parrot Care Hub Offers Evidence-Based Guides for Caregivers

The World Parrot Trust Parrot Care hub compiles evidence-based husbandry, enrichment, nutrition, and first-aid guidance to help caregivers improve parrot welfare and daily care.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Open University study tests tablet speech boards for parrots, boosting communication
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Open University study tests tablet speech boards for parrots, boosting communication

Ellie the Goffin’s cockatoo helped test speech boards that grew from 55 to 462 choices, and the lesson is clear: build for the bird’s world.

Jamie Taylor5m read
Recognizing Early Parrot Health Problems: Vet Guide to Subtle Signs
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Recognizing Early Parrot Health Problems: Vet Guide to Subtle Signs

Learn the subtle early signs of parrot illness, behavioral and physical cues, and practical vet-focused steps to catch problems before they worsen.

Jamie Taylor5m read
LafeberVet Guide: Evidence-Based Parrot Nutrition and Practical Feeding Tips
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LafeberVet Guide: Evidence-Based Parrot Nutrition and Practical Feeding Tips

LafeberVet guidance shows nutrition is the top driver of parrot health; build diets around balanced pellets, fresh vegetables, and species-appropriate supplements to prevent common diet-related illness.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Complete Conure Care Guide: Housing, Diet, Enrichment, and Vet Warning Signs
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Complete Conure Care Guide: Housing, Diet, Enrichment, and Vet Warning Signs

Clear, practical conure care essentials for housing, diet, enrichment, and vet warning signs to help keep pet parrots healthy and reduce emergency visits.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Yellow-Naped Parrot Brody Mimics Conversations, Showcasing Remarkable Vocal Learning
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Yellow-Naped Parrot Brody Mimics Conversations, Showcasing Remarkable Vocal Learning

Brody’s pretend phone call had the timing of a comic and the brain of a true mimic, a yellow-naped parrot reminding owners that overheard words rarely stay private.

Nina Kowalski2m read
World Parrot Trust Guide Reveals How to Build a Balanced Parrot Diet
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World Parrot Trust Guide Reveals How to Build a Balanced Parrot Diet

Seed bowls are slowly harming your parrot. The World Parrot Trust's nutrition guide explains exactly how to build a species-tailored diet that keeps birds thriving for decades.

Nina Kowalski6m read
Hotel worker reunites missing sun conure Lulú with relieved owners
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Hotel worker reunites missing sun conure Lulú with relieved owners

A hotel worker in Puerto del Carmen spotted Lulú and called fast, turning a scary escape into a same-day reunion for the five-year-old sun conure.

Nina Kowalski2m read
MSD Veterinary Manual Updates Parrot Nutrition and Clinical Pet Bird Management
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MSD Veterinary Manual Updates Parrot Nutrition and Clinical Pet Bird Management

MSD Veterinary Manual, modified Sept 2024, links blunted choanal papilla to vitamin A deficiency and outlines IV and intraosseous catheter techniques, noting IO preference for longterm fluid therapy.

Nina Kowalski3m read
Pellet-Based Diet Plus Daily Fruits and Vegetables Keeps Parrots Happy
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Pellet-Based Diet Plus Daily Fruits and Vegetables Keeps Parrots Happy

Experts now recommend a pellet-based foundation with daily fresh fruits and vegetables to give parrots consistent nutrition and reduce picky, seed-driven diets.

Jamie Taylor3m read