Monk parakeets could have a unique tone of voice just like humans do. [Related: The next frontier in saving the world’s heaviest parrots: genome sequencing.] “It makes sense for monk parakeets to have ...

Monk parakeet: Their most characteristic sound is a chatter of short notes that they give while perched or at their nest. Monk Parakeets kept in captivity can learn to mimic human speech. Raven: They ...

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 ...

Quick Take Parakeets test the water before making friends, ramping up their behaviors from being near each other to grooming ...

Monk parakeets are highly social birds. These bright green parrots live together in large groups, building sprawling, ...

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 United States was a more colorful place when flocks of Carolina parakeets flew across the sky like daytime fireworks, flashing pops of orange, yellow, and green. The country’s only native parrot ...

New research shows that parakeets slowly build trust with strangers and manage the risks of forming new social bonds.

In case you missed it, Jan. 5 was National Bird Day. It brought to mind one of the Lowcountry’s most beautiful lost treasures: the Carolina parakeet. The only parrot native to the continental United ...

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 ...