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 ...

Quick Take Parakeets test the water before making friends, ramping up their behaviors from being near each other to grooming each other This behavior can be relatable for humans Making new friends can ...

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 ...

One of the rarest birds in New Zealand is having its best breeding season in decades, potentially doubling the population. The orange-fronted parakeet, known locally as the kākāriki karaka, is in the ...

Mei Mei is safe safe! The escapee parakeet that spent 10 weeks living with a flock of sparrows in the wilds of Central Park has finally been captured — and just in time to save her from chilling ...

A parakeet was able to escape from the pocket of its captor and has reclaimed its perch at a Jacksonville pet store.

There are two things I remember distinctively in my great grandmother’s house—a red oxide floor, gleaming like water, cool ...

Think about a time you did something generous for someone. Maybe you gave them some help, or some kindness. When we give to others, they’re not the only ones who benefit! Showing generosity can ...