Parrots are one of the most endangered groups of birds in the world, yet paradoxically, the populations of many parrot species are growing. How can this be? Naturalized red-masked parakeets (Aratinga ...

A critically endangered New Zealand parrot is receiving much needed help. The flightless Kākāpō, though once widespread in the region, has seen devastating population losses. The usual culprits are at ...

The researchers studied the dusky lory (pictured) and the rosy-faced lovebird. Tim Felce (Airwolfhound) via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 2.0 Flamingos get their signature pink hue by eating shrimp ...

Meet some of the most common city birds that live in urban birding hotspots today, and find out how they're adapting to ...

Beautiful, elegant, and intelligent, parrots have long been coveted and caged by humans. With over 340 species living in the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Oceana tropic zones, our world should be ...

Parrots’ plumage dazzles with feathers in fiery reds, ostentatious oranges, luminous yellows, and verdant greens. Scientists have now discovered the molecular mechanism that controls these four colors ...