Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Parrots are not an uncommon bird species — there are about ...

Monk parakeets have been flapping around Houston for around 50 years. Having logged just 20 years in the city myself, I feel some reticence calling them an invasive species. Yet, technically, the monk ...

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

All living creatures have their quirks. Maybe it’s a cat who insists on being petted like a pair of bongos or a dog who refuses to eat unless their favorite stuffed animal gets dinner, too. Every pet ...