WELLINGTON — One of the world’s rarest parakeets has seen its numbers surge thanks to a pair of super breeders now responsible for more than 10 percent of the total population. The New Zealand native ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Parrots are not an uncommon bird species — there are about ...

Monk parakeets have been flapping around Houston for around 50 years. Having logged just 20 years in the city myself, I feel some reticence calling them an invasive species. Yet, technically, the monk ...

The once-abundant wild parrots vanished mysteriously in the early 20th century. Now scientists are closer to solving their disappearance. The last captive Carolina parakeet in the United States, a ...

Turns out, this bird you can change. An escaped parakeet has joined a flock of sparrows and has been living free in the wilds of Central Park for the past month — but the bright green birdie only has ...

Parakeets fluttering in and out of people’s houses, gardens and urban parks are becoming a regular occurrence in many places.

Quaker parakeets are popular for their charming and funny personality. They can mimic human speech, making them fascinating pets. They’re an excellent choice for families looking to have a smaller ...

Monk parakeets have been around the Houston area for more than 30 years, but many people are still surprised when they see a flock of the bright-green birds in their neighborhood. Perhaps it's that we ...

If your garden has become unusually silent despite having a well-supplied bird feeder, you might be facing a parakeet issue, and there's a straightforward method to deter them whilst encouraging ...

Native birds stay away from food sources when the colourful invasive species is present, reports Conservation Magazine With their cheery green feathers and red beaks, rose-ringed parakeets might seem ...