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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Whether you've only admired wild avians with binoculars or through a feeder camera up until now, or you're an experienced bird keeper looking to add to your menagerie, figuring out the best pet birds ...

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

While they look similar to monks due to their medium size, mostly bright green bodies, and long, pointed tails, Nanday parakeets have bold black faces, throats, and black bills. They also have hints ...

Among the cadre of birds that dart along the tree line bordering the Great Western Trail near Lombard is a green-plumed flock ...

People have been keeping birds as pets and companions for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and many other older civilizations kept birds as pets. It seems only natural for ...

The Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology's new exhibition includes a bird study skin of the now-extinct Carolina Parakeet. The specimen is on loan from Chicago’s Field Museum. For ...