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There are over 300 species of parrots in all, some of them quite spectacularly beautiful, and all of them quite intelligent— in fact, parrots are said to be among the smartest of birds. Is a parrot the right pet for you? eHow answers your questions.
In the wild, lorikeets (smaller than lories) feed on fruits, insects and even the nectar of flowers, which they dip into with the bristles of their special tongues. Ranging Read More
The Quaker Parrot is a very inquisitive and intelligent bird. It has a fairly high ability for communication and will need a lot of attention. You can teach your parrot to Read More
Orange winged Amazon parrots are a popular choice of pet. Their bright feathers, affectionate nature, and incredible skill at speaking, appeal to parrot lover’s all Read More
Hailing from the deep forests of South America, Caiques prefer to live along rivers in the wild. Unlike other parrots, Caiques do not form social structures and live in Read More
African Greys are beautiful and talented birds. They are extremely intelligent and can make for very interesting companions. However, African Greys are also considered to Read More
Parrots love having toys to play with and chew on. There is a nice variety of parrot toys for sale in most pet shops. However, it is not necessary to buy toys for your Read More
Parrots are very intelligent animals and can easily be trained. With a little patience a parrot can be trained to do tricks and even talk. The key to training a parrot to Read More
Grooming your parrot helps keep him healthy and beautiful. Read More
With care and thought, you can select a parrot that will be perfect for your lifestyle. Read More
Training a parrot takes a lot of time and patience. To effectively train a parrot, you should use some treats that the parrot really enjoys. If the parrot knows that he Read More
When properly cared for, parrots make great family companions. Aside from food, proper grooming and love, your parrot will need a comfortable cage to call home. Knowing Read More
Parrots are a very popular and fun pet to own. However, like all pets, parrots need routine grooming and maintenance. Parrot grooming includes trimming their feathers, Read More
Parrots are extremely intelligent birds which need a lot of stimulation to be healthy and happy. Additionally, parrots are social birds, meaning that they love to interact Read More
It is important that you calculate the cost of adopting a parrot if you are considering adding one to your family. Although there is often not any charge to adopt a parrot, Read More
Learn how to train parrots and bond with a parrot, so it interacts with you positively, in this free pet care video clip about tips for buying a parrot. Read More
Controlling your parrot's environment is key when starting to training parrots; learn more in this free pet care video clip about tips for training a parrot. Read More
Create a positive experience when teaching a bird to step up on your hand; learn more tips on training parrots in this free pet care video clip. Read More
Learn how to control a screaming parrot by rewarding them with treats when they are quiet; get more tips on training parrots in this free pet care video about controlling a Read More
Learn how to train parrots to control their body functions in this free pet care video clip about potty training your parrot by using repetitive words and actions. Read More
Parrots are fun, beautiful creatures. They love to communicate with each other and their owners. However, sometimes parrots can make too much noise. How can you train your Read More
Teaching tricks to your parrot is a good way to bond with your bird. The extra attention and stimulation given to parrots makes them happier and can improve their behavior Read More
Training your parrot to learn tricks can be a rewarding process for both you and the parrot. It does require patience and a lot of love for your bird, as you will most Read More
Teaching a parrot not to bite takes commitment. Parrots are intelligent and can learn many things given the right circumstances, patience and repetition. Keep at it and Read More
An African grey is one of the best talking birds. However, with patience and training, other types of parrots can become social. Teaching your parrot how to talk is a great Read More
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