Behavior
Understanding bird behavior, body language, vocalization, and the psychology behind why your parrot does what they do.
23 articles
The 20 Biggest Mistakes New Bird Owners Make
We all make mistakes as new bird owners. Here are the 20 most common — and how to avoid them.
Do Parrots Feel Jealousy? Understanding Possessive Behavior
Your parrot lunges at your partner when they sit near you. Is it jealousy? The science says yes — here's what to do.
Fireworks and Loud Noises: Protecting Your Parrot from Sound Stress
Canada Day, New Year's, thunderstorms — loud events can traumatize your bird. Here's how to protect them.
How Long Can I Leave My Parrot Alone? A Realistic Guide
Work, errands, vacations — every owner needs to leave sometimes. Here's how long is safe and how to prepare.
How to Read Your Parrot's Mood: A Daily Check-In Guide
Your parrot tells you how they're feeling every minute of the day. Here's a practical daily mood check-in system.
Migration and Seasonal Instincts in Pet Parrots: What Owners Should Know
Even captive parrots feel seasonal urges. Understanding these cycles helps you manage hormones and behavior year-round.
Moving House with a Parrot: How to Minimize Stress
Moving is stressful for everyone — especially your parrot. This guide helps make the transition smooth.
Parrot Puberty: Surviving Your Bird's 'Terrible Twos'
Your sweet baby bird is suddenly biting, screaming, and moody. Welcome to parrot puberty. Here's how to get through it.
15 Signs You're a Great Bird Owner (Even If You Don't Think So)
Feeling guilty about your bird care? If you do these 15 things, you're doing better than you think.
Spring Breeding Season: Managing Your Hormonal Parrot
Every spring, sweet birds turn into hormonal monsters. Here's the science of why and exactly what to do.
The Importance of Routine: Why Parrots Thrive on Predictability
Parrots are creatures of habit. A consistent daily routine reduces anxiety, screaming, and behavioral problems.
Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting a Parrot: Real Owner Stories
We asked experienced bird owners what they wish they'd known. Their answers might surprise you.
Understanding Parrot Aggression: 7 Types and Their Solutions
Not all aggression is the same. Identifying the TYPE of aggression is the key to solving it.
Understanding Your Parrot's Flocking Instinct
Parrots are flock animals at heart. Learn how this instinct shapes every behavior from screaming to bonding.
Why Does My Parrot Bite Me? 12 Common Reasons and Solutions
Biting is communication, not aggression. Here are the 12 most common reasons your parrot bites and what to do about each one.
Addressing Problem Behaviors in Pet Birds: Biting, Screaming, and Feather Plucking
Biting, screaming, and feather plucking almost always trace back to an unmet need. Learn the root causes and the calm, positive, vet-informed fixes that actually work.
Understanding Parrots as Prey: How Predators Shape Behavior
Your parrot is a prey animal first, and that single fact explains most of its behavior. Learn how predation pressure wired parrots for vigilance, why everyday objects trigger fear, and how to build a calmer, more confident bird through early, gentle exposure.
Hormonal Parrots: Understanding the 8 Signs of Seasonal Behavior Changes
As Toronto's days grow longer, a sweet, snuggly parrot can turn into a screaming, biting, egg-laying handful almost overnight. Here are the eight most common signs of hormonal, seasonal behavior — and the calm, practical ways to manage each one at home.
How to Guide Your Parrot’s Behavior the Positive Way
Parrots learn best through trust, not fear. Here is how to read your bird’s body language, rule out medical causes, and use positive reinforcement and target training to guide behavior the kind, consistent way — without punishment or the debunked dominance myth.
Why Does My Bird Bite? Understanding Parrot Aggression and How to Stop It
Biting is one of the most common frustrations parrot owners bring to us, but birds almost never bite for no reason. Learn the real triggers behind a bite, how to read the warning signs, and how to rebuild trust through calm, consistent handling.
Recognizing Stress and Anxiety in Parrots: A Complete Guide
Stress in parrots manifests differently than in mammals. Learn the subtle and obvious signs so you can help your bird feel safe.
Understanding Parrot Intelligence: What Science Tells Us About Their Minds
Parrots are among the most intelligent animals on Earth. Understanding their cognitive abilities changes how we care for them.
Understanding Prey Animal Behavior: Why Your Parrot Hides Illness
Parrots are prey animals that instinctively hide weakness. This survival instinct makes early illness detection critical for owners.