However, many paleontologists now consider them a sister-species of the first true birds, particularly because their long tails were so reptilian. Contenders for the true first birds have now been ...

Parrots are some of the most iconic birds on the planet. And while we may commonly associate them with pirates in movies, ...

To give you an idea of just how unique it is, here’s a quick rundown of the ‘true parrot’ families. The true parrot superfamily Psittacoidea is divided into three families. There’s the Psittacinae ...

Conures are part of a bird family that includes macaws, parakeets, and some true parrots. Conures are parakeets that have large beaks and long, pointed tails, live in the Americas, and are mostly ...

In parrots, on the other hand, both sexes may be equally chatty. “I wondered if that was really true [for parrots] and thought that a comparative study across species would be useful.” ...

We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The story of King George V and his parrot goes as follows: When the future King was serving in the Royal Navy in his youth ...