While green isn’t an unusual color in nature, beautiful green animals are somewhat rare and exotic. Many green-colored ...

A Greater Roadrunner zoomed into view and hopped atop one of the tee boxes to survey its surroundings. I focused my ...

Costa Rica is a dream destination for bird lovers, and parrots are one of the most exciting groups to encounter. How can you ...

Image via Depositphotos. The strikingly sexually dimorphic Eclectus Parrot (Eclectus roratus)—with emerald green males and vibrant red and purple females—presents an interesting case study in speech ...

The Festive Parrot has a predominantly green plumage accented with blue and red markings. This species is known for its nomadic tendencies since they often travel in search of fruiting trees. The ...

The estimated number of parrots taken illegally from Mexico to the United States declined from 150,000 a year in the late 1980s to perhaps 9,400 now. But the toll on parrots of all kinds remains huge.

Almost a century ago, the Green Parrot Auto Court opened at 2360 E. Van Buren St. in Phoenix. It was one of many accommodations on the road designated as U.S. Highways 60, 70, and 80, the main ...

Cross-amplification was tested and variability in microsatellite primers (designed for Neotropical parrots) compared, in five macaw species, viz., three endangered blue macaws (Cyanopsitta spixii ...

The green-cheeked parrot is a small, sociable bird native to South America. They are also popular pets worldwide, as they are considered affectionate, playful, and full of personality. While the ...

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