What types of parrots are the least noisy of the parrot family?

October 10th, 2009
I know that most parrots do make some noise, but is there a scale of loudness when comparing one type of parrot to another? Also, would having two birds encourage more chatter or would a lone bird be also as vocal because it is lacking fellow bird companionship?

By: Dovekie

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How do I get The Little Wild Green Parrots to come and feed in my yard in Florida?

September 22nd, 2009
I Have passed some homes here in Florida that have 50-100 parrots feeding and they are so beautiful. Is there some special food that I need to put out so they will come?

By: MA

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What do I feed wild parrots that come to my back patio?

September 18th, 2009
Just want to know what type of seeds the wild parrots will eat when they come sit on my back yard fence.

By: sirvine38

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How to Train a Parrot : How to Train Parrots to Stop Biting

September 14th, 2009
expertvillage asked:


You can stop parrots from biting two ways: 1. Distract the bird 2: figure out why the bird wants to bite you and change up their environment; learn more in thisfree pet care video. Expert: Elizabeth Cantu Bio: Elizabeth Cantu has owned and been working with birds since 1994. She works with an avian veterinarian on behavior modification on birds. Currently, she owns a website that designs bird toys. Filmmaker: julio costilla

NATURE | Parrots in the Land of Oz | Budgie Mating | PBS

September 12th, 2009
PBS asked:


The ability of the budgerigar to see ultraviolet light plays a crucial role in the budgie mating game. They’re just one of Australia’s flamboyant parrot species whose wild behaviors are captured up close in “Parrots in the Land of Oz,” premiering on PBSSunday, January 27 at 8 pm (check local listings). Academy Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham narrates the film, part of the 26th season of “NATURE,” the Peabody and Emmy award-winning series produced by Thirteen/WNET New York for PBS …

Two Baby Blue Head Pionus PARROTS

September 12th, 2009
gresko6 asked:


Two parrot hatchlings - one is 21 grams and the other is just 8 grams.

Maroon Fronted Parrots

September 10th, 2009
parrotscience asked:


This is the single largest nesting site for Maroon fronted parrots (Rhyncopsitta terrisi) in the world. These birds are endangered. with only about 2500 or so birds left. They nest in remote regions high up in the mountains of Mexico. I went there for a conservation project, but ended up getting altitude sickness and having to come home. Watch it right through to the end!!

How to Train a Parrot : How to Teach Parrots to Step On Your Hand

September 9th, 2009
expertvillage asked:


Create a positive experience when teaching a bird to step up on your hand; learn more tips on training parrots in thisfree pet care video clip. Expert: Elizabeth Cantu Bio: Elizabeth Cantu has owned and been working with birds since 1994. She works with an avian veterinarian on behavior modification on birds. Currently, she owns a website that designs bird toys. Filmmaker: julio costilla

Adventures with Wild Parrots in South America

September 3rd, 2009
Tikibirdmom asked:


My visit to Tambopata,Peru; Iguassu and Pantanal, Brazil to see parrots in the wild.

Holiday Hassle (Starring the Brooklyn Parrots)

August 16th, 2009
brooklynparrot asked:


The wild parrots of Brooklyn have their Holiday preparations interrupted by an unwanted predator.