Pet Birds
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Choosing the right pet bird is easy if you match your expectations with the bird's needs. There are lots of features, requirements, costs, and risks to consider. more...
If you notice any of the following signs of illness in your caged bird, it may be a medical emergency. You should take the bird to an avian veterinarian immediately. more...
Less Common but Popular Pet Birds
Almost everyone is familiar with canaries, budgies and parrots, but mynahs, doves, toucans, and crows are often kept as pets as well. more...
Bred in captivity since the 1500s, Serinus canarius domesticus is a colorful independent songster that is easy to keep, even in an apartment. more...
Talking birds, singing birds, and birds with bright plumage are all popular for aviaries and cages. Birds that interact with their owners are favorites too. more...
Chicks given to children as Easter gifts often die, and sometimes they pass on infectious diseases. There are creative alternatives. more...
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By: Michael McGrath
The eclectus parrot is a medium sized parrot with a talking ability that rivals the African grey. Unlike other parrots male and female eclectus are easily identified. more...
Cockatoos and Pet Parrot Rescue
By: Michael McGrath
Buying a Molucaan cockatoo or umbrella cockatoo may be tempting, but large pet parrots have wild parrot instincts that land many pet cockatoos in bird rescue sanctuaries. more...
By: Erika Lyn Smith
Alex The Parrot and Dr. Irene Pepperberg show the world that African Grey Parrots are no dumb animal. In his 31 years on Earth Alex taught the World many things. more...
By:
Douglas DuHamel
If you are considering buying a Moluccan Cockatoo, there are some important facts you need to know before you make a lifetime commitment. more...
By: Michael McGrath
A cockatiel needs more than pet store bird seed to stay healthy. A pet cockatiel's diet should try to mimic the diet of wild cockatiels. more...
By: Michael McGrath
Cockatiels are popular pet birds that can easily be found in a pet store or through a bird breeder. Twice as large as the budgie, cockatiels make excellent pets when hand more...
By: Michael McGrath
A parrot is a great pet, but require more work than most pets. From the huge cockatoo and macaw to the humble budgie and lovebird, parrots have very special needs. more...
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