In a rare pensive moment, she wondered if she overpaid for those Jimmy Choo shoes.
Green check conure, owner of Christine K.

"Great party! Can I have your Chex Mix recipe?"
Umbrella cockatoo, owner of Christine K.

Always keen to "boss the job," George likes his collars stiffly starched.
Umbrella cockatoo, owner of Christine K.

Here we see the inspiration for the "Alien vs. Predator-Raptor-Bird" movies.
Umbrella cockatoo, owner of Christine K.

Wook! I big scary birdy!
African grey, owner of Michele M.

This resort's hot tub sucks! And where IS the pool boy?!
Goffin's cockatoo, owner of Michael O.

Maria could not resist her suitor's overtures when they included corn chips.

Green cheek conure, owner of Christine K.

In his native Indonesia, George was respectfully referred to as "Chief."
Umbrella cockatoo, owner of Christine K.

Even as a nestling, it was clear Kenya had a head for numbers.
African grey, owner of Michele M.

What a grand Carnivale spectacle!
Yellow-sided green cheek conure, owner of Paul & Erin F.

The plain brown wrapped package? No, I'm just collecting it for my friend! Yeah, my friend!
Double yellow-headed amazon, owner of Michele M.

This beauty is also preparing her float for the Carnival parade.
Yellow-sided green cheek conure, owner of Paul and Erin F.

Renowned for her gracious manners, Bogey demonstrates the proper way to take soup from her spoon.
Double yellow-headed amazon, owner of Michele M.

Kenya had great reverence for the bird kings of old.
African grey, owner of Michele M.

In Buenos Aires, the beautiful showgirls prepare for Carnivale. There is much makeup and body paint to apply.

Yellow-sided green cheek conure, owner of Paul and Erin F.

Ah, Christmas morning - when a parrot's desire to shred paper and boxes can finally be turned loose! Where shall I begin?

Timneh grey, owner of Judy B.

Bogey says it ain't easy keepin' this girlish figure!
Double yellow-headed amazon, owner of Michele M.

You didn't know they had stunt parrots in the movie, did you? Here, Georgie Girl works out her latest moves.
African grey, owner of Carol.

Georgie Girl couldn't believe the paparazzi would follow her even to the ladies room!
African grey, owner of Carol.

Zoey is tired of waiting on you to finish listing your items on eBay!
Blue and gold macaw, owner of Carol.

Georgie Girl forgives you for calling her a "damn yankee." She knows you were mad. But don't do it again!
African grey, owner of Carol.

Too young to talk yet, Dyno still impresses with his ability to bend his owner to his will.
Yellow-nape amazon (no yellow yet since he's just a baby), owner of Marcy M.

Seriously, I didn't know profiting from ticket sales was a crime!
Cockatiel, owner of Marguerite F.

Be on the lookout for this wiley criminal - last seen sneaking out of the prison's kitchen in a box of cereal. Nicknamed "Crunchy."

Cockatiel, owner of Anne L.

Where have you been, young lady? Do you know what time it is?
Pacific parrotlet, owner of Leslie B.

Despite your efforts to confuse him with a goofy clock, Archie knows it's past his dinnertime!
Double yellow-headed amazon, owner of Leslie B.

Otis has been reading all your email, and he is amused.
Orange wing amazon, owner of Leslie B.

Echo could not understand why he was expected to walk atop a hot air balloon. He could only assume great reward awaited him.
Sun conure, owner of Leslie B.

Bela & Sammi are the owners of this fabulous upper east side apartment designed by a famous designer/architect. They've opened their home to Better Cages and Perches for the January, 2009 issue.
Cinnamon green cheek conure and Hahn's macaw, owners of Debbi D.

The home theater has dimmable lighting for the proper viewing experience!
Hahn's macaw, cinnamon green cheek conure; owners of Debbi D.

The obstacle course keeps the ladies challenged and in shape.
Cinnamon green cheek conure, owner of Debbi D.

Here, Bela's fabulous library is a centerpiece of the cage's design . . .
Cinnamon green cheek conure, owner of Debbi D.

Brutus wants to know what you think of his Saturday night clubbin' look. Will the girls like it?
African grey, owner of David A.

Why, hello, children! Come on in to your Grandma's! I've got fresh bird-seed cakes for you!
Blue-fronted amazon, owner of Jack L.

Why no, I don't hear any cat sounds from the closet. Why do you ask?
Sun conure, owner of Paula S.

After wrecking the kitchen, Izzie realized her new diet was not a success.
Blue & Gold macaw, owner of Vicky M.

Obsessed with cleanliness, Pockie kept searching for dust bunnies in his food bowl.
Sun conure, owner of Paula S.

Tigr's joy at winning $5 disrupts the time-space continuum.
Brown-headed parrot, owner of Anonymous.

George resents being brought in as a decorative accessory.
Umbrella cockatoo, owner of Christine K.

What? A pellet? On my beak? Oh, you mean my marvelous magnetic beak? Yeah, it's pretty cool. You should see me with a spoon!
Sun conure, owner of Paula S.

Are you free this weekend? I could use a little help with my home improvement chores.
White-front amazon, owner of Jenni M.

Hee hee! I bet Mom doesn't know I can sneak out through the food door!
Goffin's cockatoo, owner of Vicky M.

I ask for parrots to play with. Why you send me these mini parrots?
Sun conure, Quaker, Blue & Gold macaw, owners of Vicky M.

Charlie says you're cute when you're mad!
African grey, owner of Joan N.

Flaunting local decency laws, Samantha insisted on bathing in public whenever possible.
Cockatiel, owner of Anne L.

Buster wants you to get his agent on the line. And hurry up with his latte!
Blue-fronted amazon, owner of Pennyroyal Clinic.

This mug shot shows the innocence that enabled "Babyface" Sweetie to swindle hundreds of victims out of their birdseed savings.
Cockatiel, owner of Anonymous.

I just LOVE these church picnic socials!
Sun conure, owner of Anonymous.

Caught by the media sneaking off his beloved's fire escape, Reginald fumbles for a good excuse.
Cockatiel, owner of Anonymous.

His Majesty is feeling generous today and has decided to grant your request to behold his countenance!
Sun conure, owner of Joanne P.