Birds can be wonderful pets if raised and handled correctly. There are many types of house birds, but not every bird is appropriate for a pet. Some birds need to live in large flocks to be healthy and ...

They’re beautiful, social and smart. And some of them even talk. It’s little wonder that companion birds can now be found in more than five percent of homes, making them the nation’s fourth most ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’re on the hunt for a pet bird, you’ve probably noticed there are a lot of options out there. After all, birds come in a ...

They’re beautiful, social and smart. And some even talk. It’s little wonder that pet birds are growing in popularity. According to the American Pet Products Association, bird guardianship has been on ...

Most pet birds never get to experience the outdoor world beyond a window, but with a few well-thought-out tweaks, your backyard can become their safe and engaging retreat. They’ll soak in fresh air ...

A dog may be man's best friend, but when was the last time it said, "Hello" to you? That is one of the strengths of having a bird as a pet, an option many people may not consider, but is certainly an ...

Parrots are absolutely extraordinary pals—there aren't many other pets that can literally talk back to you! Parrots are some of the most intelligent and expressive animals of all, and because they're ...

Strolling through St. Paul’s Phalen Park last fall with some birdwatching friends, I heard an unusual bird call, repeated several times. Following the sounds to an oak tree, we were startled to see ...