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Parrot Stars Podcast
Conversations about parrot care, nutrition, training, behavior, conservation and preservation. Learn more about parrots in captivity and in the wild.
Parrot Stars Podcast
Latest Episodes
Extraordinary Insights from MVP Veterinarians with Dr. Christopher Snyder & Dr. Phillip Richmond
In this episode of the Parrot Stars Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Richmond and Dr. Snyder for an illuminating conversation that covers the world of veterinarians, parrot welfare, and their personal journeys with the birds they each have at home...
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Listener Questions - Part 2!
Our listeners are who keep the Parrot Stars Podcast going! Today we wanted to give a shout out to some of our amazing community members and answer the questions they submitted. We cover topics like training, desensitization, proper grooming, an...
Can Your Feelings Affect Your Parrot?
Parrots are flock animals, and when they live in our homes, we become a part of their flock. In this episode, our hosts talk about how parrots constantly “read the room,” and how the emotional environment of a household can shape a bird’s stres...
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, muscles, lungs, lift, and wing shape, then con...
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, fear, and everyday behavior. From freezing and ...