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 ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. As the global avian extinction crisis accelerates, the loss of large-bodied birds is ...

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 ...

This article originally appeared on The Conversation. Aside from being a delight to watch, flight in birds is regarded by many cultures as a symbol of freedom, and a source of inspiration for humans ...

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