Tagged With African Grey Parrots

Close-up portrait of a Quaker parrot sitting on a human finger, with a friendly, captivating gaze

Quaker Parrot Lifespan: How Long Do These Intelligent Birds Live?

11 June 2024

Quaker parrots have an average lifespan of 20 to 30 years, and they need the right nutrition, housing, vet care, and mental stimulation to live their best life.

Close-up of a sun conure parrot with vibrant orange and yellow plumage perched on a branch with lush, green leaves

Sun Conure Life Expectancy: How Long Do These Colorful Parrots Live?

10 June 2024

Sun conures require a commitment to their 25-30 year average lifespan, as well as a healthy diet, the right kind of housing, social interaction, and medical care to ensure they are healthy and happy in the long run.

A vibrant green and yellow Quaker parrot perched on the edge of a small bowl filled with plump, purple grapes, gazing inquisitively at the fruit

Can Parrots Have Grapes? Here’s What You Need to Know

14 May 2024

Parrots can eat grapes as long as they are given in moderation, but their high sugar and calorie content means that portion size is important.

Close-up of a hummingbird's long, extensible tongue protruding from its beak as it hovers near a cluster of flowers

Bird Tongues: From Basic Anatomy to Evolutionary Marvels

14 May 2024

The wide variety of shapes and sizes of bird tongues, and the many different ways they are used, show how birds have evolved to fit into their many different environments.

African Grey Parrot perched, head tilted towards a sound wave graphic, with parrot-friendly toys in the background

Parrot Vocal Mimicry: The Science Behind Why Parrots Repeat Words

29 January 2024

This article discusses the science of parrot vocal learning, including its relationship to sociality, cognition, and survival, as well as the effects of human activity.