Parrots are not a five-year commitment. Depending on the species, they're a twenty-, forty-, or even eighty-year one — long enough that a macaw adopted today could still be by your side in your nineties. That longevity is part of what makes them extraordinary companions, and it's also exactly why the true cost of parrot ownership catches so many new owners off guard. We talk about this at The Plumery because underestimated cost is one of the most common reasons parrots end up needing us in...

There are so many ways to be part of The Plumery family — and we would love for you to be one of them. This season, we're especially excited about Sponsor the Flock, our new monthly program that lets you choose a Plumery parrot to call your own and help cover their food, enrichment, and veterinary care. For as little as $15 a month, you become part of their story — with a personalized certificate, seasonal photo and video updates, an enamel Plumery pin, and even a private tour to meet your...

A Plea for Communication Between Those Who Study Birds in the Wild and Those Who Live With Companion Birds “Are you interested in...