Among the cadre of birds that dart along the tree line bordering the Great Western Trail near Lombard is a green-plumed flock ...

Quaker parakeets are popular for their charming and funny personality. They can mimic human speech, making them fascinating pets. They’re an excellent choice for families looking to have a smaller ...

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

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 ...