Lisa Bono to Answer Parrot Owners' Questions in Live Webinar

A parrot that starts screaming at dawn, refuses pellets, or starts feather picking can turn a normal morning into a daily standoff. Lisa Bono is set to meet those exact problems head-on in a free live Ask Lisa Anything webinar on Friday, April 24, 2026, with the session built around the questions that most often stump parrot owners: behavior, diet, housing, enrichment, picky eating, and screaming.

Lafeber Co. says Bono, a certified parrot behavior consultant, is stepping in for Dr. Tully for the session, which is part of the company’s ongoing free weekly webinar series. That matters because this is not a one-off talk aimed at casual bird fans. It is a live forum for people who are already dealing with real birds and the messy routines that come with them, whether that means a grey that will not settle down, a cockatoo that shreds every toy too fast, or a bird that turns its nose up at the food bowl every day.

Bono’s background gives the webinar extra weight. She is identified as a Certified Parrot Behavior Consultant, and Grey Parrot Consulting lists her as a past allied professional member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians and a past member of the American Federation of Aviculture. Her consulting work has also centered on African grey parrots, a species known for sharp intelligence and equally sharp opinions about routine. That mix makes her a strong fit for the kind of practical, species-aware advice owners usually need most.

The bigger point is that the problems on the agenda are not cosmetic. The MSD Veterinary Manual says pet-bird behavior problems are often tied to management and to whether a bird’s behavioral needs are being met safely. It also notes that over-stimulation in pet birds can be associated with reproductive problems, feather destructive behavior, and excessive screaming, and that behavior changes may need to be paired with a portion-controlled, pelleted diet in some cases. In other words, a screaming or feather-plucking bird is often telling an owner something important, not just being difficult.

That is why a live session with Bono should draw attention from owners who are trying to get ahead of trouble before it becomes a long-term habit. The practical value is simple: direct answers from someone who has built a career around parrot behavior can help turn a frustrating daily struggle into a workable plan.