I always wanted a bird as a kid. I asked my parents for a bird every year for my birthday and Christmas. I blame my grandma. She loved birds and taught me about birds in the wild. We even went bird-watching a few times together. I think I got my love of birds from her. … Read more
I love animals. Growing up, I had dogs, cats, hamsters, degus (an adorable Chilean rodent), and hermit crabs. Two animals I always wanted but never had – a rabbit and a bird. My parents drew a line in the sand about a bird. “They bite.” “They’re loud.” “They poop everywhere.” These were several objections I … Read more
With their flamboyant colors and intriguing linguistic talents, parrots remind us of Caribbean pirates and tropical jungles. This makes me wonder, are parrots really as exotic as pop culture leads me to imagine? Yes, parrots are considered exotic animals. Although they are popular and loveable companions, pet parrots behave very similarly to wild parrots, which … Read more
One of my favorite facts about birds is that they evolved long ago from dinosaurs. But how far have they strayed from their predatory roots? Some birds, called birds of prey, are still lethal hunters. But what about parrots? This article explains whether parrots are birds of prey. Parrots are not birds of prey. They … Read more
Recently I was researching African Grey parrots for a friend of mine that is interested in adopting one. She had decided on an African Grey, but she was unsure what type would be the best fit. African Greys are some of the most popular birds to keep as pets, but did you know that there … Read more
The other day, as I was tidying up my room, I began to consider how messy birds are and if they are as messy as me. Then I wondered, are cockatiels messy? To answer the question, cockatiels are often considered the messiest of birds, when it comes to eating, playing, their cage, and living. Cockatiels … Read more