Welcome to our collection of information on parrot care. Information about avian behavior, health and welfare is constantly evolving, the information provided here is for educational purposes only. Always discuss your parrots care with your avian vet when you have concerns. The following pages contain information and links to articles about parrot care. If you'd like to skip the information and go straight to a list of all articles in PDF format click here.

Species names are often abbreviated, you can view a list of "bird slang" here.

Most veterinarians recommend that newly acquired birds are quarantined separate from your existing flock, be sure to familiarize yourself with our quarantine procedure.

Are you aware that owning parrots can pose certain risks to human health? Now is the time to find out what those risks are and what you can do to protect yourself and your human family.

Do you know what determines a birds color? Click here to find a guide to color in birds. Learn how to tell the difference between normal feathers, abnormal feathers, dirty or damaged feathers and normal molting.

Parrot enrichment, the idea that our birds need more than good food, veterinary care and companionship has become a new consideration in avian care. For some ideas on creating an enriching environment for your birds read our parrot enrichment article.