Information & Connections
This is an essential read for people interested in cockatoos and their relationships with people: The Inconvenient Truth About Cockatoos, by Pamela Clark, CPBC.
Cockatoo Lovers (Facebook Group): This is an invaluable community of cockatoo people, from beginners to people with decades of experience. There is a phenomenal amount of helpful advice here. It’s cockatoo-specific, but some of the general information applies to other types of parrots as well.
Bird Tricks: A treasure trove of information about captive parrots.
My Reading Pets: The three cockatoos that live with Jennifer Cunha have displayed a remarkable capacity for learning. There are good classes and training materials available for purchase.
Parrot Forums: Good information and networking with other bird people.
Parrot Concepts, LLC: A company working on developing video games and apps for people to use with their parrots. (Disclaimer: this company is owned by the same person that runs this website.)
Parrot Caretaker Network: A Washington State nonprofit that focuses on the short- and long-term welfare of parrots living in captivity. Primary programs include building an online network of people and parrots, helping people to develop succession plans for their birds, and helping to connect people with resources.
