A s a huge animal lover, it's a given that I will always have multiple pets living under my roof — and right now, they ...

They’re so beloved as pets that international traffickers are now stealing them from the wild. A female eclectus parrot casts a quizzical look at the camera. Although most male birds are ...

Parrots in the wild are becoming increasingly common in many European cities. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!

Those in favour of commercial captive breeding argue that breeding parrots to sell can relieve pressure on wild populations. Another argument is that breeding parrots for sale benefits local ...

Although wild birds in the US may be protected under the Wild Bird Conservation Act (WBCA), Endangered Species Act, and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and ...

This bird was commonly found in many parts of west and central Africa, but numbers in the wild have collapsed. For instance, in Ghana, its population has dropped by 90% to 99% since the early 1990s.

Take Jewel and Rocket for example. Jewel is a Quaker Parrot and his brother is Rocket, a Shiba Inu. You would think that the two of them would get along like oil and vinegar, but you'd be wrong.

GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. Thick-billed parrots, Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha, are an enigma. Despite their ecological and cultural importance, especially to ...

Driving the crisis: Parrots are wild animals, and, as Parrot Fosters' website says, "No Cage is Big Enough." Breeders and pet stores play a huge role in the problem, which is compounded by people ...