From friendly talking parrot breeds to intelligent parrots that speak, each bird has its own unique personality, vocal talent ...

My first pet was a colorful parakeet named Joey, a comedic little character that used to perch on his toy bicycle with my mother’s help and ride around the kitchen table. Readers who are old enough to ...

If you're looking for a small pet with a big heart, a parakeet is a great choice. Parakeets are lively and affectionate and, when given proper care and an ample dose of attention, they'll thrive in ...

Making new friends has its challenges, even for birds. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati found that monk parakeets ...

Strolling through St. Paul’s Phalen Park last fall with some birdwatching friends, I heard an unusual bird call, repeated several times. Following the sounds to an oak tree, we were startled to see ...

Black-capped chickadees, dark-eyed juncos and cardinals congregate around a backyard feeder as birdseed falls to the grass like sprinkles. Suddenly, from the sky comes a flash of vivid green and blue, ...

Like many exotic animals now established in South Florida, monk parakeets entered the country as pets, flew their coops and earned a reputation as a public nuisance. Not only do the raucous birds nest ...