One of the world's rarest parakeets has seen its numbers surge thanks to a pair of super breeders now responsible for more than 10% of the total population.

Monk parakeets have been flapping around Houston for around 50 years. Having logged just 20 years in the city myself, I feel some reticence calling them an invasive species. Yet, technically, the monk ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Several of the parakeets were rescued last week. In total 210 parakeets, some are males, are part of the 800 plus that were ...

Parakeets are one of the most popular choices for pets. While the term "parakeet" encompasses over a hundred species of small parrots, for most people, it’s synonymous with one specific species: the ...

A nesting association between invasive and native bird species can counteract predators to aid the spread of an invasive species across non-urban habitats, where the invasives may become crop pests A ...

Quaker parakeets are popular for their charming and funny personality. They can mimic human speech, making them fascinating pets. They’re an excellent choice for families looking to have a smaller ...

The son of an animal hoarder dropped off hundreds more parakeets this week to a Macomb County rescue shelter, bringing the total number of surrendered birds from the hoarder's house to 836. Although a ...