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Who has ever felt like this?! 😂 It was published in the year 160.

"Teach a parrot to curse and it will curse continually, making night and day hideous with its imprecations. Cursing becomes its natural note and its ideal of melody. When it has repeated all its curses, it repeats the same strain again. Should you desire to rid yourself of its bad language, you must either cut out its tongue or send it back as soon as possible to its native woods."

Read more writings about parrots from Ancient Rome and Greece in this fun piece I did about parrot history:

https://www.psittacology.com/parrot-history-ancient-rome-greece/

Parrot history | Ringneck parakeets in Ancient Rome & Greece - Psittacology Psittacology talks parrot aviculture history, and the Ancient Romans and Greeks' appreciation for what they called the "Indian parrot".

I get loads of questions about choosing a parrot, and that's not surprising! It can be really difficult to figure out which species is right for you.

In this article, let's compare lovebirds and cockatiels! ➡️ https://www.psittacology.com/cockatiel-vs-lovebird/

Guess what's finally landed over at Psittacology? The full budgie care guide! You can now find everything you need to know about the most popular pet parrot.

https://www.psittacology.com/budgie-care/

Budgie care | Housing, diet, temperament & more - Psittacology Thinking about getting a budgie? Good choice! But first, learn all about budgie care so your feathered friend will thrive in your home.

If you're sprouting seeds for your birds, it's important to keep good hygiene in mind. Luckily it's pretty easy to spot fungus and other nasties!

Find out more ➡️ https://www.psittacology.com/sprouting-seeds-for-birds/

Wondering if your cockatiel is a boy or a girl? Luckily, you can actually tell in many cases! Find out how in the new cockatiel sexing guide:

https://www.psittacology.com/sexing-a-cockatiel/

Sexing a cockatiel | Is my cockatiel male or female? - Psittacology Wondering if your cockatiel is a boy or a girl? Sexing a cockatiel is often possible, you just have to know what to look for!

New on Psittacology: Seed sprouting guide! Sprouted seeds make a healthy snack for both you and your parrots. Give it a try!

https://www.psittacology.com/sprouting-seeds-for-birds/

Sprouting seeds for birds | Healthy parrot food! - Psittacology Did you know you can easily supercharge a normal parrot seed mix? Sprouting seeds for birds is very easy and much more nutritious.

New care guide on Psittacology! A blue Agapornis personatus recently joined our flock unexpectedly, so it seemed only appropriate. Also known as yellow-collared lovebirds, there are true little pocket rockets.

https://www.psittacology.com/yellow-collared-lovebird-care/

Yellow-collared lovebird (Agapornis personatus) | Care, diet & more - Psittacology Thinking of adding a yellow-collared lovebird (Agapornis personatus) to your family? Be sure to learn all about their care first.

A new addition to the Psittacology flock! This is Boris, who comes from a home where he was no longer wanted. Unfortunately, his wings are clipped, but he gets along wonderfully with the other resident cockatiel and his feathers should hopefully regrow soon. 🦜

Learn how to care for a cockatiel like Boris: https://www.psittacology.com/caring-for-a-cockatiel/

If you're interested in getting a parrot, noise is one of the main things to consider. All parrots make noise, and it's important to know whether you're able to handle the sound level of the species you'd like to keep.📢

What about budgies? Are they loud? Find out all about budgie sounds and noise level.
https://www.psittacology.com/are-budgies-loud/

Are budgies loud? | About budgie noise levels & sounds - Psittacology If you're thinking about getting a budgie, it's important to make sure you can handle their noise levels. Are budgies loud?

Many parrots eat fruits as a part of their natural diet. Including fruits in your domestic parrot's diet is a great way to make sure it gets plenty of vitamins and micronutrients! 🍍🍎

Here are 18 fruits that your parrot can eat: https://www.psittacology.com/18-fruits-safe-for-parrots/

New parrot care guide on Psittacology: Pacific parrotlet! Such a fun little species and a delight to write about. One to consider if you're looking for one of those pocket-rocket type parrots. 🦜

https://www.psittacology.com/pacific-parrotlet-care-info/

Pacific parrotlet care & info | Forpus coelestis - Psittacology If you're interested in keeping a Pacific parrotlet (Forpus coelestis) as a pet, it's essential to do your research first!

Parrot Paradox: The Unprotected, Endangered Red-crowned Parrot How humanity threatens, benefits, and can save an endearing, range restricted bird.

I've been receiving some amazing comments on the post about macaw lifespan about folks who have spent decades with their bird. Love hearing your stories!

Find out all about macaw lifespan ➡ https://www.psittacology.com/how-long-does-a-macaw-live/

You won't believe the controversy over... mushrooms! 🤔🍄

Can parrots eat them or not? Find out more: https://www.psittacology.com/can-parrots-eat-mushrooms/

Can parrots eat mushrooms? - Psittacology It's a controversial topic in the bird world: Can parrots eat mushrooms or not? Psittacology talks about parrots and mushrooms.

Peach-fronted conures have a surprisingly advanced talent for collaboration when it comes to finding food


A 2020 study revealed that peach-fronted conures have a surprisingly advanced talent for collaboration when it comes to finding food. The study describes that the peach-fronted conure is capable of a very sophisticated form of collaboration: These birds are somehow able to solve a task together with a partner that they can't see."It is, as far as we know, the first time this is observed in any animal; a task solved by two individuals who cannot see each other. This reveals how advanced birds can be," says Sara Torres Ortiz, who has studied animal cognition at University of Southern Denmark. The task solved by the peach-fronted conures is based on a traditional method of testing cognitive abilities of birds: Two birds are presented with each end of a string, which -- if pulled at the same time -- will release a snack. If the birds do not pull the string simultaneously, no snack is released.
This test has successfully been solved by a number of birds, including ravens, rooks, African grey parrots and New Caledonian crows, but that is the limit of their capabilities.
In this case, the research team worked with four peach-fronted conures, presented them with more and more complex collaboration tasks -- and observed their surprising talents for solving the tasks.
In the most difficult experiment, the researchers first placed a bird in the test box where it could see its own end of the string. Then they waited a little and let in the second bird behind a wall; thus invisible to the first bird. Now the two birds had to figure out how to pull both ends of the string to get a snack.
"They were generally good at solving the task and only started pulling when both were present and ready. But we do not know exactly how they did it. Our recordings revealed that they produced more vocalisations when they couldn't see their partner, so maybe they exchanged information that way," says Sara Torres Ortiz. The researchers recorded the vocalisations of the birds while they collaborated and the next step is to analyze these recordings to see if they reflect some kind of communication between the birds.

Sara Torres Ortiz, Alejandro Corregidor Castro, Thorsten Johannes Skovbjerg Balsby, Ole Næsbye Larsen. Problem-solving in a cooperative task in peach-fronted conures (Eupsittula aurea). Animal Cognition, 2019

It's important for your parrot to eat plenty of fresh foods like vegetables. But how do you know which veggies are safe?

https://www.psittacology.com/can-parrots-eat-26-vegetables-safe-for-parrots/

⬆⬆ Here's a list of more than 26 safe ones you can feed!

New post on Psittacology: Can parrots eat fruit? If so, which are safe and how should you feed them? 🍓🥭🍍🍎🍌

https://www.psittacology.com/18-fruits-safe-for-parrots/

Can parrots eat...? 18 fruits safe for parrots - Psittacology If you're looking to feed your parrot a varied diet, you might be wondering if fruits are a safe option. Luckily, many are!

🤔 Can you tell the gender of this budgie by looking at its beak? It's easy once you know the trick! ➡ https://www.psittacology.com/how-to-tell-the-gender-of-a-parakeet/

It can be a challenge to get rescue birds used to vegetables. Look at Alfonso's suspicious glare at a cherry tomato 😂

https://www.psittacology.com/what-do-parrots-eat/

Find out more about parrot diet and why veggies are important!

Common (Australian/American) budgie vs. English budgie. Quite a difference! Anyone here keep budgies? 🦜😍

❤ Love for lovebirds! You can read more about these African parrots in their dedicated category ➡ https://www.psittacology.com/category/lovebirds/

This is Alejandro. Alejandro always looks like he just realized he left the oven on. 😂

Read everything you need to know about caring for a budgie like Alejandro: https://www.psittacology.com/category/parakeets/budgies/

We're always talking parrot lifespan here, because it's simply so impressive! If you want to keep a parrot, you'll have to count on it being around for a long time.

🌴 These macaws naturally depend on palm trees for food and nesting. Find out more about how long they live ➡ https://www.psittacology.com/how-long-does-a-macaw-live/

🦜 Did you know the popular green cheek conure has a pretty impressive lifespan? Something to keep in mind if you'd ilke one as a pet!

Read how old they can become: https://www.psittacology.com/green-cheek-conure-lifespan/

Hmm, I wonder who the one budgie in the Psittacology flock is that manages to stuff itself with more food than the others? Maybe the one with the NOTICEABLE CAMEL TOE? 😂 Give me your tips to ensure this boy gets LESS food and the others get MORE.

Find out more about what a budgie should eat: https://www.psittacology.com/what-do-parakeets-eat-full-parakeet-diet-guide/

New article on Psittacology: How long does a macaw live?

Our first macaw article! 🎉 Find out how long you can expect your bird to be around and what you can do to help make sure it lives a long and happy life.

https://www.psittacology.com/how-long-does-a-macaw-live/

How long does a macaw live? All about macaw lifespan - Psittacology If you're considering adopting one of the various amazing macaw species, you might be wondering: How long does a macaw live?

It's wet parrot Wednesday! Post your post-bath birds in the comments 🛁🚿