Issue 289 February 2022 (in the shops from 20th January):
In this issue of Parrots magazine:
• Parrot News – Read about interesting news items from around the world
• News from Loro Parque – Fruit and vegetables in winter – READ MORE
• Parrots ‘giving to’ parrots – In the previous issue, we covered a research programme carried out by scientists to understand how parrots would pass over some food treats and wait for others that they preferred. In this article, Nell Greenfieldboyce writes about a connected study that investigates how some parrots help and show consideration for others
• The plight of the Red-crowned Parrot by John Burnett – A researcher in South Texas is trying to understand what male and female Red-crowned Parrots communicate to each other
• Wild Parrot and kind woman by Stephen Messenger
• Complete Psittacine by Eb Cravens – It’s End-of-the-Year Giving Time – READ MORE
• Which vegetables and why? Story and photos by Rosemary Low – READ MORE
• Burrowing Parrots – 35 years to success, by Alejandra Olguín
• Celebration of Bird Art – World renowned artist, Eric Peake, is honoured with an MBE
• The Holistic Parrot by Leslie Moran – The benefits of feeding parrots carrots – READ MORE
• Parrot-inspired robot flies
• Parrot’s Fine Foraging Platter by Karmen Budai – A recipe for your parrot
• Isotope analysis to detect illegal trade, by David Waugh, Correspondent, Loro Parque Fundación
• Your parrot queries answered – Our panel of experts is available to answer all your queries on companion or breeding parrots
• Letters – an opportunity to have your say
• Parrots Helpline – If you have a parrot problem – whether it be health, diet, or whatever – you can contact any of the advisors listed here
• Classified – Private advertisers can advertise here free of charge. Call 01273 464777, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• And lots more…
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