When we think of parrots mimicking sounds, we usually picture a pet bird shouting “hello,” barking like a dog, or copying a microwave beep. However, wild parrots do something far more fascinating.

Parakeets and parrotlets are some of the smallest birds in the parrot family. While they’re different at their core, one could easily get them mixed up and go home with the wrong bird for their family ...

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You may be familiar with the large, talking green bird known as a parrot. There's another parrot type called parrotlet, which is much smaller than the birds you’re familiar with. Parrotlets can also ...

A green-rumped parrotlet (Forpus passerinus), widow and her nestlings. When the nestlings spill out of the nest cavity begging for food as these chicks are, this indicates that they aren't getting ...

Pacific parrotlets are highly popular among bird owners. While they have a strong voice, they can't scream or talk as well as other bigger parrot species. Thanks to their quiet nature and smaller size ...

Every now and then, we come across stories that tug at our heartstrings. And today, this tale of two parrotlets will surely put a smile on your face. Instagram page @littlewolfiebird documents the ...