Parrots like the Congo African Grey and Umbrella Cockatoo are loud, messy, and demanding birds. Is a pet parrot the right pet for your home or family?

Aug 5, 2007 - Erika Lyn Smith

Canadian BBQ champs Team Cedar Grilling share their award-winning Parrot Sticks recipe- complete with BBQ sauce and dry rub secrets to boot! You lucky things you!

Jul 23, 2007 - Mary Luz Mejia

Flaubert's Parrot is a literary novel that parodies the incessant search of the author's life.

Jan 17, 2010 - Maureen Cutajar

A variety of perches is important for a pet parrot's physical and emotional health. They replace natural perches, and help groom beaks and nails.

Aug 6, 2008 - Rosemary Drisdelle

A cockatiel needs more than pet store bird seed to stay healthy. A pet cockatiel's diet should try to mimic the diet of wild cockatiels.

Aug 21, 2007 - Michael McGrath

African Grays are bright, lovably, cheeky, pets. They make wonderful companions and are very entertaining. However, it is crucial that they receive the right care.

Mar 27, 2009 - Samantha Markham

Although illegal in many countries, the exotic pet trade continues to smuggle wild caught parrots, reducing the numbers of endangered parrots in the wild.

Nov 26, 2008 - Michael McGrath

Most parrots nest in tree hollows and perch on tree branches. The unusual Australian ground parrot nests and feeds on the ground and has a unique call.

Jul 8, 2010 - Ken Chan

Offering fertilized parrot eggs for sale online is a popular variation on the Cameroon pet scam. Even with egg incubators fertile parrot eggs are difficult to transport.

Sep 17, 2008 - Michael McGrath

The Blood Parrot Cichlid is the subject of controversy due to the ethics of genetic modification and cross-breeding.

May 25, 2009 - Douglas DuHamel

Occasionally you may notice your pet bird is missing feathers. There are a few methods available for correcting this problem.

Jan 30, 2011 - Greyson Ferguson

New Zealand has unique and engaging wild parrots that are now endangered and dependent on conservation for long-term survival.

Jan 17, 2011 - Suzan Phillips

The in-car stereo that plays songs on command, gives you directions and even guides you into parking spaces.

Jan 16, 2011 - Kelly Foxhall

Feeding seed diets is not appropriate for parrots and other psitticine birds. Formulated diets are more complete. Foraging is a valuable tool in feeding pet birds also.

Apr 3, 2009 - Lorie Huston

A recent documentary claims the U. S. turned down tracing wired falcons to Osama bin Laden. What is the story behind this?

May 8, 2010 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

El Yunque National Forest, on the eastern side of Puerto Rico, receives more than 200 inches of rain a year and contains four distinct forest systems.

Apr 1, 2012 - Kim Youmans

Whether it's tropical fish, a nice tuna steak, or tourist-gobbling sharks, fish are fascinating creatures. Read on for five fascinating fish facts.

Dec 9, 2010 - Harriet Simpson

The mission of the Sacramento Zoological Society is to inspire appreciation, understanding and respect for all living things through stimulating education.

Mar 21, 2010 - Allison Valenzuela