Monk parakeets in big colonies developed voice accents and made a greater variety of sounds, possibly to handle communal ...

Making new friends can feel awkward, uncertain, and—at times—a little risky. As it turns out, humans are not the only ones who experience this social tightrope. A new study published in Biology ...

Once you’ve chosen a bird feeder, you need to figure out which bird food to use. Choosing quality birdseed is essential. Birds need good food to stay healthy and strong. “High-quality seed mixes are ...

American-Statesman business editor Travis Webb asks: “How did those bright green parrots get to Austin?” He refers, of course, to the monk parakeets that seem so alien to many of our city’s newcomers.