Even though dogs and cats are the most common household pets, they certainly aren't the only ones. Millions of people also have scaly, slimy, or feathered friends to brighten their homes—and even ...

Elektra, my female Solomon Islands eclectus parrot, Eclectus roratus solomonensis. This is the smallest and most distinctively marked of all the subspecies of eclectus parrots. Image: GrrlScientist 4 ...

Parrots represent one of the most interesting and colourful species of birds. The parrot family, scientifically classified under the Psittaciformes order, consists of over 400 species. They range from ...

The eclectus parrot is a colorful bird — not just in appearance, but in personality. This parrot’s beauty, intelligence, and ability to mimic human speech make it an appealing pet. But what are they ...

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Having birds is not for the faint of heart, genuinely. Even if you don't get one of the varieties that actually talks back to you, they're still the sassiest pets you'll ever have - and they'll turn ...

Robyn Williams: The Eclectus parrot, a creature of enormous scientific importance because the female is gorgeous and the male is too. Normally it's only the male that's worth talking about. Rob ...