In 1983, my wife wanted a bird, one that was smart and would make a good pet. She decided on an African grey. We found someone who sold them and selected a male about 8 months old. My wife takes great ...

A Rhode Island bird rescue center is managing a massive influx of exotic birds after anurgent rescue operation in New ...

Petco Animal Supplies Inc. said Tuesday it will stop selling large birds in a deal with an animal rights group, which agreed to end its boycott of the pet supply chain. Subscribe to read this story ad ...

Bigger brains have led some species of parrot to live surprisingly long lives, new research shows. Parrots are famous for their remarkable cognitive abilities and exceptionally long lifespans. Now, a ...

According to a number of recent studies (for example, this one from 2020), the world’s wild parrots are on a fast track towards extinction, and it’s all our fault. According to that 2020 study, we are ...

There's no shortage of weird and wonderful birds on this planet. And you can credit the dinosaurs: The two-legged theropods gave rise to winged beasts that weighed in between 100 and 500 pounds. 🦅 ...