Forbes

A Biologist Tells The Story Of America’s Only Two Native Parakeets — One Lost To The World Forever In 1918 And Another That Thrives In South Texas

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 ...
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Owl and Parakeet Besties Interact in Adorable Video and It’s Cuteness Overload

Sometimes I stumble across videos of unlikely animal friendships that surprise me, and this one that Natalya Shapkina posted to TikTok on Sunday, July 21st is one of them! Natalya has two pet birds: ...
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Tiny Parakeet Spinning in a Blanket While Saying 'I’m a Pretty Pickle' Is Too Cute

All living creatures have their quirks. Maybe it’s a cat who insists on being petted like a pair of bongos or a dog who refuses to eat unless their favorite stuffed animal gets dinner, too. Every pet ...

How monk parakeets — and grackles — came to call Austin home

For this installment of "From the Archives," we answer a reader question about the monk parakeets and grackles in Austin.
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Lancaster County couple tries to track down owner of parakeet found perched outside office window

UNLIKELY CARETAKER. I LOVE BIRDS, I LOVE BIRDS OUTSIDE. IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT. CORY ROGAN HAS A BIRD TATTOO ON HER ARM. BIRD ARTWORK, AND EVEN A BIRD CHART IN HER EPHRATA HOME. I’VE NEVER. BUT SHE ...