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2025-06-28

Alexandrine Parakeet: Species Characteristics & Care

Known for their beauty, intelligence, and excellent talking abilities, Alexandrine parakeets have b...

2025-06-30

Black-Capped Conure (Rock Parakeet): Bird Species Profile

The black-capped conure is one of the smallest of the conure parrots, as well as one of the most di...

2025-07-04

Senegal Parrot: Bird Species Profile

The colorful and relatively small Senegal is remarkably quiet and calm. It can talk and mimic, alth...

2025-07-05

Seeds vs. Pellets: What to Feed Your Bird

Wild birds spend much of their days foraging for food, consuming a wide variety to meet their nutri...

2025-07-03

Cockatiel Breeding Basics

Cockatiels are part of the cockatoo family and are known for their warm and outgoing personalities ...

2025-06-29

How to Safely Clip Your Bird's Wings

Clipping your bird's wings can seem like a daunting task, and indeed it takes patience and practice...

2025-07-03

8 Top Large Parrots to Keep as Pets

Large parrots are well-established as popular pets. While they're fun to have around the home, ...

2025-07-01

Vasa Parrot: Bird Species Profile

The Vasa Parrot is a medium-sized gray parrot that hails from Madagascar. The Vasa Parrot is about ...

2025-06-28

8 Most Popular Companion Birds as Pets

If you're considering adopting a pet bird to be a close companion, there are many popular species t...

Owl Finch (Bicheno Finch): Bird Species Profile

The adorable Owl Finch (Taeniopygia bichenovii) is a small, long-tailed grass finch that hails fro...

Moustached Parakeet: Bird Species Profile

A beautiful parrot, the moustached parakeet is named for its distinctive feathers above the beak th...

Lovebird (Pocket Parrot) Species Profile

Lovebirds are a favorite among pet birds, often called "pocket parrots," and are among the most col...

Red Fan Parrot Species Profile

Red fan parrots are some of the most strikingly colorful pet birds. They are medium-sized parrots w...

Plum-Headed Parakeet: Bird Species Profile

The plum-headed parakeet is a medium-sized parrot of striking beauty. This Asian parrot makes a goo...

Greek-Cheeked Conure: Bird Species Profile

Popular as pets due to their small size, beauty, and intelligence, green-cheeked conures have ...

Yellow-Naped Amazon Parrot: Bird Species Profile

Yellow-naped Amazon parrots are intelligent creatures that make excellent pets for owners who want ...

8 of the Most Exotic Pet Birds

Many people are familiar with the most common and popular types of pet birds, such as budgies, finc...

The 5 Smartest Birds You Can Keep as Pets

Animal intelligence has been studied for years and birds are often at the top of the list of smarte...

12 Friendly Pet Bird Species

The best pet bird, especially for a beginner, is friendly, gentle, and well-suited to being a compa...