Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Parrots are among the most vibrant and loquacious birds in ...

India is a land of diverse parrot species, most of which are unknown to the outside world. While the green parakeet is quite common, there are some other lesser-known parrot species found in certain ...

For over 60 years, green-feathered Monk parakeets have darted across the Crescent City, squawking from telephone lines and nesting in power poles. Aside from their unique preference for urban nesting, ...

For this installment of "From the Archives," we answer a reader question about the monk parakeets and grackles in Austin.