Monk parakeets in big colonies developed voice accents and made a greater variety of sounds, possibly to handle communal ...

Parakeets are one of the most popular types of pet birds, with many varieties across the globe. Each species has a unique story and fascinating characteristics. They also have different colored ...

Monk parakeets have been flapping around Houston for around 50 years. Having logged just 20 years in the city myself, I feel some reticence calling them an invasive species. Yet, technically, the monk ...

More than 11,000 species of birds have been identified to date. Several are kept as house pets, including cockatiels, cockatoos, and other parrot breeds, such as the budgerigar. While the name may ...

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 ...