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 ...

When you’re looking for a small bird as a pet, parakeets or budgies are generally recommended. The truth is that a budgie is a parakeet! It can be quite confusing, but only in the U.S. is a budgie ...

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 ...

Monk parakeets risk losing their hard-won social standing if they are absent from their flock for just eight days. And the highest-ranking birds lose the most status during their brief absence.

The best smart bird feeder isn’t just a pit stop for wild birds; it’s a microscope in the middle of your backyard. By inserting a powerful camera, along with an accompanying app to explore its ...