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 ...

People have been keeping birds as pets and companions for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and many other older civilizations kept birds as pets. It seems only natural for ...

Bright, beautiful birds face the highest wildlife-trade pressure, as aesthetic preferences shape demand across continents.

More than 11,000 species of birds have been identified to date. Several are kept as house pets, including cockatiels, cockatoos, and other parrot breeds, such as the budgerigar. While the name may ...

ONTARIO, Calif. - Dogs aren't the only animals that vie for best in show. Hundreds of breeds of pigeons compete in their own version of the Westminster show, strutting on long, thick legs or ...

Little, pretty bird with a yellow crest. Friendly and loving, ideal for first-time pet birds. Whistles songs and forms close bonds. Pineapple Conures are colorful, playful birds with friendly ...

Why keep birds that you can't eat? This is the most common argument by the opponents of ornamental birds. Just like other birds, ornamental birds are birds whose forelimbs are modified into wings, ...