Go Blue for Blue-Throated Macaw
Avian Articles
The Blue-throated Macaw (Ara glaucogularis) is a strikingly beautiful parrot native to a small region of Bolivia. Known for its vibrant plumage and...
What Food Do Parrots Eat?
Parrot Care
If you’re thinking of adding a parrot to your family or if you want to make sure your feathered pet is eating the best possible food, you may be...
Green Winged Macaw – Profile & Care Guide
Parrot Profiles
Common name: Green-Winged MacawLatin name: Ara chloropterus (sometimes Ara chloroptera)Length: 95 cm / 37 inchesWeight: 1100 - 1300g...
My Pet Parrot Stories: Lynn & Hooch
My Pet Parrot Stories
Welcome back to “My Pet Parrot Stories,” brought to you by Parrot Essentials! This month, we’re excited to share a captivating tale of...
Which Parrot Species Should You Choose?
Avian Articles
If you are thinking about buying your first type of parrot species, don’t think too big! First-time parrot buyers often start too ambitiously and...
My Pet Parrot Stories - Introduction
My Pet Parrot Stories
Have you ever found yourself wanting to shout from the rooftops about how amazing your parrot is? At Parrot Essentials, we completely understand this...
What Can Parrots Eat and Not Eat?
Parrot Care
Parrots are highly sociable eaters. If you’ve had your bird for a while, you’ll know that they love eating alongside their flock, whether that be...
Parrot Profiles & Care Guides
Parrot Profiles
In this section of our blog, you will find Parrot Profiles and Care Guides in alphabetical order by common name for parrot species kept as pets all...
What Do Parrots Eat? - Parrot Diet Plan
Parrot Care
If you’re thinking of getting a parrot or if you’re trying to improve your feathered friend’s diet, it’s pretty easy to get...
The Smartest Parrot is an African Grey Called Griffin
Avian Articles
When we think of intelligence in the animal kingdom, our minds often go to dolphins, chimpanzees, or even elephants. Rarely do we consider parrots, yet...
10 Parrot Facts to Consider if You Want a Pet Parrot
Avian Articles
Why should you consider these parrot facts If you’re interested in keeping a parrot as a pet? Parrots are amazing creatures and loving pets....
Parrot Brain – What makes them so intelligent?
Avian Articles
A study at the University of Alberta found that the Parrot brain is very similar to primate brains. Parrots have a large region which acts as an...