Parrots & Pirates

Parrots & Pirates

From a cultural perspective, parrots and pirates go together like peanut butter and jelly. But why do we associate one with the other? The image of a pirate with a parrot perched on his shoulder is one of the most enduring tropes in Western popular culture. From Treasure Island to Pirates of the Caribbean, from literature to film, theme parks, and even sports mascots, the association between parrots and pirates is now so ingrained that it feels almost h...

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Nature's Greatest Feat: The Science of Flight!

Nature's Greatest Feat: The Science of Flight!

Our hosts, Alexis Highland and Avery Voress, explore the science of flight, from the dinosaur origins of birds to the anatomy and physics that make flying possible. They break down feathers, bones, mu...

8 Juni 59min

Gaining a Parrot’s Trust: The Predator-Prey Dynamic

Gaining a Parrot’s Trust: The Predator-Prey Dynamic

Alexis Highland and Avery Voress discuss a core truth of parrot behavior: parrots are prey animals, and humans are predators. In this episode, they unpack how that instinct shapes trust, handling, fea...

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Hope for Macaws: Uplifting Stories of the Blue-Throated & Great Greens

Hope for Macaws: Uplifting Stories of the Blue-Throated & Great Greens

In this episode, Alexis and Avery dive into the meaning of conservation and how it connects directly to the parrot world, where nearly one in three species are endangered or at risk of extinction. Foc...

25 Maj 44min

Parrot Household Safety: The Hidden Dangers in Your Home

Parrot Household Safety: The Hidden Dangers in Your Home

Most parrot emergencies aren’t random—they come from everyday household routines. In this episode, Alexis and Avery walk through the most common dangers parrots face inside our homes and explain how t...

18 Maj 53min

How We Fell in Love With Birds | Our Bird Stories & Backgrounds

How We Fell in Love With Birds | Our Bird Stories & Backgrounds

In this episode, our hosts Alexis and Avery share the bird experiences that shaped their lives—from childhood memories of backyard birds and farm chickens to serious birding, museum research, conserva...

11 Maj 1h 10min

Keep Your Parrot Forever: Consider Your Type of Home First

Keep Your Parrot Forever: Consider Your Type of Home First

Listen now to learn how to match the right parrot to your home and set everyone up for long-term success. Bringing a parrot home is exciting—but your living space plays a huge role in whether that rel...

4 Maj 49min

Should You Get a Second Parrot? What to Consider Before Adding Another Bird

Should You Get a Second Parrot? What to Consider Before Adding Another Bird

Getting a new parrot is such a special and exciting thing. It can feel like your world has opened up to experiences you’ve never known before. Your newfound joy might make the idea of getting a second...

29 Dec 202545min

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