As the global avian extinction crisis accelerates, the loss of large-bodied birds is destroying local biodiversity and ...

A global study reveals birds are becoming smaller as large species disappear, with Indigenous communities’ ecological memory providing one of the longest records of environmental change.

In 1983, my wife wanted a bird, one that was smart and would make a good pet. She decided on an African grey. We found someone who sold them and selected a male about 8 months old. My wife takes great ...

Countless YouTube videos feature pet birds singing and talking to their owners. Although it may seem like simple mimicry, ...

Parrots are famous for their remarkable cognitive abilities and exceptionally long lifespans. Now, a study led by Max Planck researchers has shown that one of these traits has likely been caused by ...

According to a number of recent studies (for example, this one from 2020), the world’s wild parrots are on a fast track towards extinction, and it’s all our fault. According to that 2020 study, we are ...

Petco Animal Supplies Inc. said Tuesday it will stop selling large birds in a deal with an animal rights group, which agreed to end its boycott of the pet supply chain. Amazon and African grey parrots ...