Tag: pet
Selecting a Healthy Pet Bird
Choosing a bird for a pet can be very satisfying and enjoyable but there are a few things you need to consider before making your final choice. We are going to look at how you as a new bird ...
Love Birds
Lovebirds are playful, entertaining pets. These 6-inch-long parrots may be small in size, but they’re full of personality. They are easily found in pet stores, and cost far less than a ...
Canaries: Popular Pets for 500 years
The male canary’s beautiful song has made it a wildly popular pet, around the world. Today’s domesticated canaries all descended from a wild species found in the Canary ...
Waterproof feathers – Birds
"Like water off a duck's back", goes the common expression. When raindrops hit the "waterproof" feathers on a duck, they bead up and do not penetrate the feathers. How does this work?
Pet Bird Species: Macaws
Why Macaws? Macaws are understandably popular pets. They have spectacular colors. They have dramatic long tails. They can mimic human words and music. They also bond strongly with their human ...
Pet Bird Species: Cockatiel – Birds.com
Cockatiels are popular pets for a good reason: they're an affordable bird with lots of personality.