Photo by Chris Biro Location: Moab, UT Parrots Pictured: Shamrock Macaw "Buckle" and Blue Throated Macaw "Gleam"   I recently found out through an avian vet that a free flighted bird who flies outside should not have its nails clipped due to being able to grasp its landing spots more securely outside. That doesn't mean I want my birds landing i...

Photo by Jamieleigh Location: Holland America Line Wrapped Up: Rose Breasted Cockatoo "Bandit"   I had a really hard time naming my youngest cockatoo, Bandit. I ended up doing what most people do and I looked online at popular parrot names that were already in use in great large lists. Nothing really stuck out at me but we had him already and...

   Photos by Jamieleigh Location: Dawn Princess, Princess Cruise Lines Drinking: Swainson Toucan "Fiji" A few years ago on board Princess Cruise Lines, I was with my Swainson Toucan, Fiji. Now Fiji knew a few behaviors on cue but I hadn’t gone into much detail with her on any real tricks. I was happy just having her around.   She pretty much own...

All birds need a travel cage. So if you do not have one for each and every one of your birds… go get one right now!  The many purposes for a travel cage: - To transport your bird to the vet in an emergency or check up. - Take your bird along with you on a road trip. - Ship your bird via the airlines. - Take him or her on an outing for the day. ...

Photo by Dave Location: Orlando, Florida Head lander: Congo African Grey "Cressi"  I have a lot of video footage and pictures of my birds landing on my head and I often get asked, “How do I get my bird to stop landing on my head?” as it can be quite annoying! First of all, my birds land on my head because I allow it. I’ve rewarded it before but...

Photo by Jamieleigh Location: Holland America Veendam Male Parakeet "Visa"  Not many species of parrots are dimorphic, meaning you can tell the difference in gender by their outer appearance or colors. For example, mallard ducks – the males are colorful and beautiful while the females are bland and brown.  Parakeets are also dimorphic by the co...