When you’re looking for a small bird as a pet, parakeets or budgies are generally recommended. The truth is that a budgie is a parakeet! It can be quite confusing, but only in the U.S. is a budgie ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Parrots are not an uncommon bird species — there are about ...

Quaker parakeets are popular for their charming and funny personality. They can mimic human speech, making them fascinating pets. They’re an excellent choice for families looking to have a smaller ...

Wild parakeet breeding populations are established in more than 30 countries They're good at adapting to new environments, and there are few natural predators outside native area Love them or hate ...

There are about 450 orange-fronted parakeets left in the world. Super breeders Nacho and Trixie are doing their best to ...