Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Parrots are among the most vibrant and loquacious birds in ...

Parrots are known for their bright feathers, sharp intelligence, and emotional bonding with humans. So when a parrot starts pulling out its own feathers, the sight can feel heartbreaking and confusing ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. The thick-billed parrot (Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha) is a ...

Bruce the kea is missing his upper beak, giving the olive green parrot a look of perpetual surprise. But scientists are the astonished ones. The typical kea (Nestor notabilis) sports a long, sharp ...

I am not a native of Southern California. Since moving here over a decade ago, I have heard stories of the infamous wild parrots that are heard long before they are seen. Yet, I have never seen any ...

Have you ever wondered why a parrot seems to adore one person above all others? It’s almost magical—watching these vibrant, clever birds shower affection on a chosen human while keeping others at wing ...