Flocks of free-flying non-native parrots can be spotted in several areas of the US. In California alone, there are at least a ...

One of the world's rarest parakeets has seen its numbers surge thanks to a pair of super breeders now responsible for more than 10% of the total population.

Bebe, a white-winged parakeet, explored underwater in a custom submarine during a Bahamas trip. The bird's owner, Steven Lawyer, said Bebe willingly participates in adventures like skiing and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Black-capped chickadees, dark-eyed juncos and cardinals congregate around a backyard feeder as birdseed falls to the grass like ...

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 ...

One of the most popular pet birds that you could own, the parakeet, is loved around the world. But you might be wondering how long parakeets live. The answer is actually quite surprising, but there ...

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 ...

Parakeets are one of the most popular choices for pets. While the term "parakeet" encompasses over a hundred species of small parrots, for most people, it’s synonymous with one specific species: the ...

The Carolina parakeet, so named for the region where it was discovered, was known for its “disagreeable screams” and great beauty. Paul D. Steward / Science Photo Library Among all the birds and ...