Category: Parrot

Types of Parrots: The Complete Parrot Species Guide Parrots come in nearly every colour you can imagine, from pocket-sized parrotlets to macaws with a wingspan longer than your arm. With almost 400 recognised species, working out which “type” of parrot you are looking at, or which one might suit your home, can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks parrots down in three simple ways: by size, by colour and by breed. Whether you are choosing your first pet bird, trying to identify one you spotted in the park, or just curious…

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African Grey Parrots: The Complete UK Guide to Facts, Price and Care If you have ever watched a video of a parrot holding a full conversation, chances are it was an African Grey. These birds are famous for their vocabulary, their sharp minds, and their long lives. But before you search “African Grey parrot for sale UK” or “African Grey parrots near me” and get carried away, it helps to know exactly what you would be taking on. This guide covers the real facts about African Grey Parrots: their size,…

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Macaw Parrot Price and Buying Guide 2026: Ownership Reality Falling for a macaw’s colours is easy. Working out whether you can actually give one a good life for the next 30 to 70 years is the harder question, and it is one worth answering honestly before any money changes hands. This guide covers what macaw ownership really involves, current prices across the USA, UK, Canada and Australia, and how to buy safely. If you want species profiles, lifespan detail and care basics first, see our companion article, Macaw Parrot Guide:…

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Macaw Parrot Guide: Species, Origin, Behaviour and Care Macaws are the birds that make people stop and stare, whether that is in a rainforest canopy or someone’s living room. Before you fall for those colours, it helps to actually understand what you would be bringing home. This guide covers what a macaw is, where the species come from, how they behave, and how to keep one healthy. If you are further along and want pricing and buying advice, that lives in our companion guide, Macaw Parrot Price and Buying Guide…

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