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Cruz the African grey parrot has become a social media sensation by perfecting toilet humor and making up songs about his owner's butt. His crude comedy proves that sometimes the silliest things bring the most joy.
Every single kākāpō parrot in existence lives on predator-free islands and wears a tracking device. After cats and stoats nearly wiped them out, New Zealand now manages each of the world's rarest parrots individually.
Pet parrots aren't just mimicking human speech—they're using names to identify specific people and animals, just like we do. Scientists analyzed recordings from nearly 900 parrots and found evidence that these intelligent birds understand what names mean.
Your pet parrot might actually know your name and understand what it means. Scientists studying nearly 900 pet parrots discovered they don't just mimic words—they use names to identify specific people and even talk about those who aren't in the room.
A Rhode Island parrot rescue swooped in to save 71 birds living in dangerous conditions in an unheated New Hampshire barn. All the parrots are now safe, warm, and getting the medical care they desperately need.
A Rhode Island rescue team raced to save 71 parrots living in a freezing barn without electricity or water after predators had already attacked some birds. Now safe and receiving medical care, these colorful survivors are getting a second chance at life.
When dozens of parrots were found living in a New Hampshire barn without heat or water, Rhode Island Parrot Rescue mobilized to save every single bird. All 71 parrots are now safe and recovering.
Bruce the kea parrot lost his entire top beak as a youngster, but he didn't let it stop him. Instead, he invented his own grooming tool and a new fighting style that made him the dominant bird in his group.
New Zealand just celebrated its biggest kākāpō breeding season in history, with 95 critically endangered parrot chicks now growing on protected islands. The flightless birds, once down to just 235 adults, are making an incredible comeback thanks to dedicated conservation efforts.
Red-crowned Amazon parrots, endangered in their native Mexico, now have a thriving population of 4,700 birds across Texas cities after escaping the pet trade. The colorful birds found an unexpected home where they don't compete with native species.