CHP babysits parrot as more strange California pet tales hit highway

Yreka CHP officers "babysat" a parrot for a night while its owner sobered up — one of many critter encounters, the CHP said.

The Emotional Bond You Share With Your Parrot Is Deeper Than You Think

Most people are familiar with the emotional presence of dogs and cats in a household. Living with them makes it clear that ...
AZ Animals

Outliving Their Owners, Parrots Face a Hidden Battle with Grief

Parrots form deep, life-long bonds with their caregivers. When that person dies, parrots are lost and will grieve, sometimes ...
IFLScience

A Parrot Named Nigel With A British Accent Went Missing. It Showed Up Four Years Later, Talking Spanish.

In 2010, Darren Chick, a British man living in Torrance, southern California, lost track of his parrot, Nigel. The animal, ...
ABC7

'The easiest catch I've ever had': Fake parrot spotted in N.J. woods triggers real rescue effort

"This was probably the easiest catch I've ever had," said the animal control officer who was called to the scene. PRINCETON, New Jersey -- An animal control officer was called out to rescue a parrot ...

Bird Feeders: Good for Backyard Birds — But Not All Wildlife Should Be Fed

Bird feeders can be a genuine help for songbirds, especially during cold snaps and snow cover when their natural food gets ...
WTNH

Parrot found at West Hartford basketball court, animal control looking for owner

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Animal control officials in West Hartford are looking for the owner of a blue ring neck parrot found at a basketball court on Wednesday. According to a post on West ...
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The 9 best talking birds to have as pets

These feathered friends have big vocabularies!