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Covers everything about care, behavior, health, and breeding. Naviary's core knowledge store for everyone from beginner owners to experts.

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Naviary's Singapore Trip, Part 1: Bird Paradise

Naviary's Singapore Trip, Part 1: Bird Paradise

A trip to Singapore's Bird Paradise to enjoy and learn about the places animals call home. Sharing t...

SingaporeBird ParadiseTrip Diary
πŸ“–17 min read
A Guide for Prospective Parrot Owners, Part 2: Preparing for Your Parrot

A Guide for Prospective Parrot Owners, Part 2: Preparing for Your Parrot

Learn how to prepare your home before bringing a parrot home, from choosing a cage and perches to pe...

Parrot AdoptionAdoption PreparationHome Setup
πŸ“–18 min read
A Guide for Prospective Parrot Owners, Part 1: The Adoption Process

A Guide for Prospective Parrot Owners, Part 1: The Adoption Process

A detailed guide to safely adopting a healthy parrot, from breeding conditions and disease testing t...

Parrot AdoptionAdoption PreparationAdoption Process
πŸ“–12 min read
Parrot Psittacosis: Symptoms, Testing, Transmission, and Prevention

Parrot Psittacosis: Symptoms, Testing, Transmission, and Prevention

This guide covers psittacosis, or avian chlamydiosis, including Chlamydia psittaci, bird-to-human tr...

PsittacosisAvian ChlamydiosisChlamydia psittaci
πŸ“–10 min read
The Secret of Parrot Color

The Secret of Parrot Color

A simple look at the science hidden inside colorful parrot feathers and how those colors are made.

ParrotsParrot ColorParrot Feathers
πŸ“–6 min read
Parrot APV: Symptoms, Testing, Transmission, and Prevention

Parrot APV: Symptoms, Testing, Transmission, and Prevention

This guide covers the main symptoms of APV in parrots, how testing is approached, its relationship w...

APVParrot DiseaseParrot Health
πŸ“–7 min read
Are Parrots Really Left-Footed?

Are Parrots Really Left-Footed?

Did you know parrots can be left-footed or right-footed, much like people can be left-handed or righ...

ParrotsLeft-FootedAnimal Behavior
πŸ“–8 min read
Galah Cockatoo Adoption Guide: Understanding the Galah's True Personality from the Wild

Galah Cockatoo Adoption Guide: Understanding the Galah's True Personality from the Wild

Based on Behavioural Ecology of the Galah, this guide looks at the social behavior, breeding behavio...

Galah CockatooGalah Cockatoo AdoptionGalah Cockatoo Personality
πŸ“–16 min read
Breeder's Diary #1: Starting Naviary

Breeder's Diary #1: Starting Naviary

Why I started the Naviary breeding center, and the promises Naviary will keep, told honestly and pla...

Parrot Breeding CenterParrot AdoptionNaviary
πŸ“–5 min read
Parrot PDD: Symptoms, Testing, Transmission, and Prevention

Parrot PDD: Symptoms, Testing, Transmission, and Prevention

This guide covers the main symptoms of PDD in parrots, how testing is approached, its relationship w...

PDDParrot DiseaseParrot Health
πŸ“–8 min read
Parrot PBFD: Symptoms, Testing, Transmission, and Prevention

Parrot PBFD: Symptoms, Testing, Transmission, and Prevention

PBFD is one of the best-known viral diseases in parrots. This guide covers the main symptoms of PBFD...

PBFDParrot DiseaseParrot Health
πŸ“–8 min read
Why Foraging Matters for Parrots

Why Foraging Matters for Parrots

A practical look at the core of parrot enrichment. Why the process of searching, shredding, and extr...

behavioral enrichmentparrot welfareparrot behavior
πŸ“–11 min read
Understanding Parrots: Why They're Completely Different from Dogs and Cats

Understanding Parrots: Why They're Completely Different from Dogs and Cats

Dogs and cats are each a single species, but parrots are made up of around 400 different wild bird s...

ParrotsCompanion AnimalsParrot Behavior
πŸ“–5 min read
Why Can Parrots Talk? Alex the Grey Parrot and Modern Neuroscience

Why Can Parrots Talk? Alex the Grey Parrot and Modern Neuroscience

Do parrots really understand what we say? Exploring parrot intelligence and vocal learning through A...

Parrot IntelligenceVocal LearningAlex the Parrot
πŸ“–7 min read
Chestnut Macaw Nutrition Guide: From Wild Diet to Scientific Feeding

Chestnut Macaw Nutrition Guide: From Wild Diet to Scientific Feeding

What do wild macaws eat? Introducing the nutritional requirements of Chestnut Macaws and practical f...

Chestnut MacawParrot NutritionDietary Enrichment
πŸ“–8 min read
Naviary's Parrots #2 - Galah Cockatoo

Naviary's Parrots #2 - Galah Cockatoo

Introducing the Galah Cockatoo at Naviary. We've summarized the features and care points of this spe...

Galah CockatooNaviaryCockatoo
πŸ“–8 min read
Naviary's Parrot #1 - Chestnut-fronted Macaw

Naviary's Parrot #1 - Chestnut-fronted Macaw

Introducing the Chestnut-fronted Macaw available at Naviary. We've summarized the characteristics an...

Chestnut-fronted MacawNaviaryMini Macaw
πŸ“–7 min read
How to Avoid Parrot Scams: From CITES Verification to Health Checks

How to Avoid Parrot Scams: From CITES Verification to Health Checks

Discover 4 key verification points to avoid parrot scams. Learn how to safely adopt high-value speci...

Parrot AdoptionCITESBreeding Center
πŸ“–4 min read