Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Parrots are among the most vibrant and loquacious birds in ...

The authors pieced together the long history of parrots in the genus Amazona, focusing on two species — the Cuban (Amazona leucocephala; upper) and Hispaniolan (A. ventralis; lower) parrots — for ...

A species of parrots that went extinct in the wild over two decades ago has made a flying comeback following extensive conservation attempts in Brazil. Spix’s macaw, known for its vivid blue colours, ...

Parrots are some of the most interesting and colourful birds in the world. Known for their bright feathers and playful personalities, they bring life to forests, woodlands, and tropical areas. There ...

Half of the world’s population of our endangered native swift parrots has been spotted in one flock in one location. ON A RECENT WINTER day, Julie Morgan, together with a few other volunteers from the ...

Red-crowned parrots, an endangered species native to northeast Mexico, have found a new and safer home in parts of South Texas, according to a new study led by researchers at Texas A&M University.

Bigger brains have led some species of parrot to live surprisingly long lives, new research shows. Parrots are famous for their remarkable cognitive abilities and exceptionally long lifespans. Now, a ...

Bruce the kea is missing his upper beak, giving the olive green parrot a look of perpetual surprise. But scientists are the astonished ones. The typical kea (Nestor notabilis) sports a long, sharp ...

A group of Chinese ecologists has recently quantified the overall biodiversity outcomes of China's forest restoration efforts ...