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Conversations about parrot care, nutrition, training, behavior, conservation and preservation. Learn more about parrots in captivity and in the wild.

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  • Parrots Can See Another Dimension!

    Parrots Can See Another Dimension!
    Oct 5 2026

    Parrots are among the most colorful animals on Earth, but their feathers may look completely different to another parrot than they do to us. In this episode, Alexis and Avery explore the science behind parrot coloration, including tetrachromatic vision, ultraviolet light, microscopic feather structures, melanin, and the uniquely parrot-made pigments called psittacofulvins. They also examine how color supports mate selection, species recognition, communication, camouflage, and survival, with fascinating examples from budgies, Blue-fronted Amazons, Hyacinth Macaws, cockatoos, and Eclectus Parrots.

    Don’t forget our species spotlight featuring the Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao)!

    Always Remember: Be kind to your Parrot, and it will be kind to you!

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    Learn More:

    AskNature. “Parrots Make Unique Molecules to Generate Color.” AskNature. Updated January 29, 2025.

    https://asknature.org/strategy/parrots-make-unique-molecules-to-generate-color/

    Cornell Lab of Ornithology. “How Birds Make Colorful Feathers.” Bird Academy. Accessed July 31, 2026.

    https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/how-birds-make-colorful-feathers/

    Heinsohn, Robert. “Why Are Male Birds More Colorful Than Female Birds?” Scientific American, September 12, 2005.

    https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-are-male-birds-more-c/

    Pennisi, Elizabeth. “Why Are Parrots So Colorful? Study Points to Simple Chemical Tweak.” Science, October 31, 2024. https://www.science.org/content/article/why-are-parrots-so-colorful-study-points-simple-chemical-tweak

    San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. “Cockatoo.” San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants. Accessed July 31, 2026.

    https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/cockatoo

    Santa Barbara Zoo. “You May Not Like It, but This Is What Camouflage Looks Like!” Facebook. Accessed July 31, 2026.

    https://www.facebook.com/santabarbarazoo/posts/1076048684563894/

    Toft, Catherine A., and Timothy F. Wright. Parrots of the Wild: A Natural History of the World’s Most Captivating Birds. University of California Press, 2015.

    https://doi.org/10.1525/9780520962644

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    41 min
  • Are Parrot Cages Really Necessary?

    Are Parrot Cages Really Necessary?
    Sep 21 2026

    Why do we use cages, and what makes one appropriate for a parrot? In this episode, Alexis and Avery explain how a properly designed enclosure provides safety, structure, independence, and a place to recover from household stimulation, never punishment or isolation. They break down why parrot cages are built with bars, which materials are safest, why DIY wood and aquarium-style enclosures fall short, and the risks of relying on a cage-free bird room. They also introduce the most important cage-sizing principles, including why width and depth matter more than height and why every parrot deserves the largest safe enclosure possible.

    Don’t forget our species spotlight featuring the Yellow-naped Amazon (Amazona auropalliata)!

    Always Remember: Be kind to your Parrot, and it will be kind to you!

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    Resources:

    Association of Avian Veterinarians. “Minimum Cage Size Recommendations.” Association of Avian Veterinarians, April 23, 2019; updated July 14, 2023. https://www.aav.org/blogpost/1778905/322568/Minimum-Cage-Size-Recommendations


    Van Sant, Fern. “What’s That Cage Made Of?” For the Birds DVM, April 16, 2010. Originally reprinted from the Proceedings of the International Aviculturists Society, January 1997. https://www.forthebirdsdvm.com/blogs/news/1586482-whats-that-cage-made-of


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    59 min
  • A Brighter Future for Congos & Capes!

    A Brighter Future for Congos & Capes!
    Sep 14 2026
    African Grey parrots are among the most recognizable companion birds in the world, but their intelligence, beauty, and popularity have also made them major targets of the illegal wildlife trade. In this two-part episode, Alexis and Avery examine the trafficking of Congo African Greys from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the devastating mortality behind wild-caught bird shipments, and the country’s recent move to ban parrot capture, sale, transport, and export. They also discuss how prospective parrot owners can avoid supporting unethical trade through careful research and responsible purchasing.The episode then travels to South Africa to spotlight the vulnerable Cape Parrot and the work of the Wild Bird Trust’s Cape Parrot Project. From restoring indigenous yellowwood forests and addressing disease and invasive species to community education and long-term conservation planning, this episode explores how protecting parrots requires protecting the habitats and people connected to them.Don’t forget our species spotlight featuring the Rüppell’s Parrot (Poicephalus rueppellii)!Always Remember: Be kind to your Parrot, and it will be kind to you!—Links:Visit Us: https://www.parrotstars.comParrot Stars on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parrotstars/Parrot Stars on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@parrot_starsParrot Stars on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@parrotstarsCape Parrot Project Instagram: @capeparrotprojectReferences:Animal Welfare Institute. “Commercial Pet Trade of Terrestrial Wildlife.” Animal Welfare Institute. https://awionline.org/programs/terrestrial-wildlife/commercial-trade/commercial-pet-trade-of-terrestrial-wildlife/BirdLife International. “Tackling the Illegal Trade and Trafficking of Birds.” BirdLife International. https://www.birdlife.org/projects/tackling-illegal-trade-inc-songbirds/Cape Parrot Action Plan Coordinating Committee. “Cape Parrot and Mistbelt Forest Action Plan.” https://www.capeparrotactiongroup.org/Makal, Didier. “DRC Finally Moves to Protect African Gray Parrots from Unsustainable Trade.” Mongabay, September 23, 2025. https://news.mongabay.com/2025/09/drc-finally-moves-to-protect-african-gray-parrots-from-unsustainable-trade-didier-makal/Pollock, Christal. “Understanding the Illegal Parrot Trade.” LafeberVet, April 20, 2013. https://lafeber.com/vet/understanding-the-illegal-parrot-trade/Toft, Catherine A., and Timothy F. Wright. Parrots of the Wild: A Natural History of the World’s Most Captivating Birds. University of California Press, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1525/9780520962644Wild Bird Trust. “Cape Parrot Project.” Wild Bird Trust. https://www.wildbirdtrust.com/projects/cape-parrot-project___Support the Parrot Stars Podcast on Buzzsprout! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2376122/support Support the Parrot Stars Podcast on Buy Me A Coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/parrotstarspodcastFollow the Parrot Stars Podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. Watch the video content on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for regular updates about all of the thrilling things happening at Parrot Stars! Enjoy the episode? Download each one and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and review! Your support helps us with everything we do and we genuinely appreciate it.Send us Fan MailSupport the showLearn more about Parrot Stars and shop online at parrotstars.com
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    45 min
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