Max Parrot knew it would take some convincing. The Canadian snowboarder always wanted to compete professionally, but Parrot’s family were wary of a future in the sport and what it would mean for the ...

A critically endangered New Zealand parrot is receiving much needed help. The flightless Kākāpō, though once widespread in the region, has seen devastating population losses. The usual culprits are at ...

Basil was taken from the wild as a chick in Honduras in 1987. He was shipped to a quarantine station in Florida, probably with other chicks — many of whom would not have survived. It’s estimated that ...

Renowned primatologist, ethologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall reflects on the lives of parrots upon viewing Parrot Confidential: I have always loved parrots. As a child, I longed for one of my ...

• There is no such thing as a quiet parrot. Parrots in nature rely on their flocks; thus, their calls are loud enough to communicate over vast territories. • They are messy. Parrots are foragers and ...

A parrot’s feather is herbaceous, means that it is basically an amphibious plant that is adapted to survive in varying aquatic environments. Their vibrant feathers, signal towards any health and ...