Pet Bird Behaviour & Training
Canaries are famous for being ornamental birds that love to sing, and most people raise them for this reason. Canaries are birds full of vitality and activity. They are also intelligent ornamental birds, and this is what makes them a…
Songbirds are so named because they represent some of nature’s greatest singers, and perhaps because of this remarkable skill of communication, these birds have spread throughout the world, and are now found on every continent except Antarctica. Songbirds are by…
If you are thinking about bringing some pet birds into your home, be sure to consider these questions: First, are you thinking about getting pet birds? You’re not alone. There are approximately 16 million pet birds in the United States alone,…
Two-thirds of North America’s birds are at risk due to rising temperatures and human impact on the planet. A published study found that nearly 3 billion birds have disappeared on the continent since 1970. Now, the National Audubon Society has…
In 1978, a group of researchers gathered in a laboratory at Queen’s University in Canada around a mill surrounded by pigeons. The goal behind this comic scene was to try to answer the age-old question: Why do pigeons shake their…
The intelligence required to think well ahead is not usually attributed to animals, but new research has shown that one species of crow can use tools to plan up to three moves ahead to secure a meal, a bit like…
It never fails. Your child sees a movie, cartoon, picture or TV special featuring an adorable talking parrot, and suddenly, the child seems to have become crazy about birds. You have been inundated with requests to get one of your…
Even house cats will chase and pounce on birds because these behaviors are so instinctive, but can pet birds and house cats overcome these natural instincts in order to coexist peacefully? Cats and birds can coexist in the house but you…
Like most swallow-billed birds, the Crimson-breasted Parakeet is a true parrot, which means it has a hooked beak and a larger head capable of increasing brain power. The Crimson-breasted Parakeet is known for its vibrant, colorful plumage. It is generally…
The Sulphur-crested Cockatoo is one of the largest of many species of the beautiful white cockatoo. It is a different species from the smaller Sulphur-crested Cockatoo. Despite its striking appearance, this large, active parrot is adorable, long-lived, noisy, and extremely…
