Reference Library

Review these articles, tips and websites to better understand your parrot.

10 Things Your Parrot Wants You to Know About Behavior »
S.G. Friedman, Ph.D
Although they may not tell you in quite this way, all parrots will benefit from caregivers who know these ten things about behavior.

A Toy to Destroy »
Desi Milpacher
Ideas to please buzz-saw birds everywhere.

ABCs of Behaviour »
S.G. Friedman, Ph.D
Behind every negative behaviour is a poorly arranged antecedent.
Käyttäytymisen aakkoset (Finnish translation) »

Aggressive Display in Adult Jardine’s Parrots »
Werner Lantermann
Some first-hand observations of natural instincts and responses.

Alternatives to Parrot Breaking »
S.G. Friedman, Ph.D
Reducing aggression and fear through learning.

Art and Science of Training Companion Parrots »
Priscilla Old
A review of a companion parrot workshop series.

Does your Parrot have a Trust account? »
Steve Martin
Create a rewarding and fulfilling relationship with your parrot.

Empowering Parrots »
S.G. Friedman, Ph.D
Positive reinforcement boosts confidence for both bird and trainer.

Enriching Lives: One Parrot at a Time ;»
David Woolcock
Enrichment can make a huge difference in your pet's quality of life.

Facts About Punishment »
S.G. Friedman, Ph.D
Even mild forms of punishment should be used cautiously and knowledgeably.

Feather Picking Frustrations »
Jim McKendry
Learn about a variety of strategies to manage feather picking birds.

Free Flight »
Chris Shank
Free flying parrots outdoors.

Habitat Immersion - The New Wave »
Bob and Liz Johnson
Providing a natural lifestyle to address the psychological needs of captive parrots.

He Said, She Said, Science Says »
S.G. Friedman, Ph.D
Will the real parrot behaviour experts please stand up?

Hide and Seek »
Desi Milpacher
Foraging and Puzzle Toys

Natural Environmental Enhancement for Your Captive Birds »
EB Cravens
The search for ways to provide the optimum natural environment for captive psittacines is an ongoing endeavor.

Not Doing Enough for Your Parrot? Get Creative! »
Karen Winsor
Territoriality and the creative cage environment.

Nothing but Fear Itself »
Barbara Heidenreich
Understanding what causes a fear response in your birds.

Once a Picker Always a Picker? »
Mickey Muck
Two case studies of success with chronic feather pluckers.

P-A-R-R-O-T DO TELL! »
S.G. Friedman, Ph.D
Best practices and principles relevant to working with all species of animals.

Parrots and Their Interesting Habits »
WPT
Parrots as a group are fascinating creatures, but some species are definitely edgier than others.

Parrot Enrichment Activity Book Version 2.0 »
Kris Porter
View the new updated version 2.0 of the Activity Handbook; a guide for engaging parrots in productive activity.

Parrot Enrichment Activity Book Version 1.0 »
Kris Porter
A guide for engaging parrots in productive activity.

Parrots in Temporary Shelters »
S.G. Friedman, Ph.D
The groundwork for empowerment and trust.

Positive Reinforcement for All »
Thea Bennett
A personal view of participating in a positive reinforcement workshop at Paradise Park in the UK.

Shaping New Behaviors »
S.G. Friedman, Ph.D
Shaping is endlessly applicable to teaching captive parrots.

Step Up: Command or Request »
Barbara Heidenreich
Learn the one of the essentials for working with your pet parrot.

Straight Talk About Parrot Behavior »
S.G. Friedman, Ph.D
Common fallacies about behaviour science and parrot behaviour.

The Struggle for Dominance: A Bird's Eye View »
S.G. Friedman, Ph.D
Processes thought to underlie behaviour often in the eye of the beholder.

Success Files »
L. McGuire and S.G. Friedman, Ph.D
Case studies of behaviour challenges faced by companion parrots.

Terminology Tumult »
S.G. Friedman, Ph.D
Terminology can not be used meaningfully or practically if we accept a verbal free-for-all.

To Fly or Not to Fly? »
Steve Martin
Viewpoints on the subject of free flight.

Why Parent-rearing of Parrots is so Important »
Rosemary Low
Perspectives on captive parrot reproduction.

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