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 ...

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 ...

One of the rarest birds in New Zealand is having its best breeding season in decades, potentially doubling the population. The orange-fronted parakeet, known locally as the kākāriki karaka, is in the ...

One day in August, 1875, a grayish-blue parrot was shot on a small island in the Indian Ocean near Mauritius. It was the last time a Rodrigues parakeet was known to be seen alive. Subscribe to our ...

The once-abundant wild parrots vanished mysteriously in the early 20th century. Now scientists are closer to solving their disappearance. The last captive Carolina parakeet in the United States, a ...

The Carolina parakeet, so named for the region where it was discovered, was known for its “disagreeable screams” and great beauty. Paul D. Steward / Science Photo Library Among all the birds and ...

A couple in Salt Lake County is asking the public to keep an eye out for their bright green pet bird that flew the coop last week.

Black-capped chickadees, dark-eyed juncos and cardinals congregate around a backyard feeder as birdseed falls to the grass like sprinkles. Suddenly, from the sky comes a flash of vivid green and blue, ...

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 ...