The green-cheeked parrot is a small, sociable bird native to South America. They are also popular pets worldwide, as they are considered affectionate, playful, and full of personality. While the green ...

When we think of parrots mimicking sounds, we usually picture a pet bird shouting “hello,” barking like a dog, or copying a microwave beep. However, wild parrots do something far more fascinating.

Pandemonium found me when I moved to Alhambra in 2011. No, really — literal pandemonium, as in a flock of wild green parrots. We have crows too, so you could say murder and pandemonium greeted us when ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Parrots are among the most vibrant and loquacious birds in ...

Due to conservation efforts, more than 240 kākāpō live on sanctuary islands, but the species remains critically endangered. Jake Osborne via Flickr under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 With its bright green feathers ...

To the editor: As Board President of the Plumery, a nonprofit whose mission is to provide a haven for displaced and relinquished parrots, I am grateful for the Nov. 18 opinion piece “I love L.A.’s ...