Birds can make wonderful companions, bringing color, intelligence, and lively energy into a home. But if you're considering your first feathered friend, choosing the right species is important. Some ...

This blue budgie is a playful parakeet with a typical lifespan of 5–10 years. Macaws and cockatoos can live to be 70–80 years old. averess / Getty Images/iStockphoto My middle schooler decided she ...

As cases of bird flu increase, experts are urging pet owners to remain vigilant and take precautions to safeguard their animals from the disease. While avian influenza primarily affects wild and ...

Sightings of hundreds of dead ducks lining the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago have brought greater awareness to the spread of bird flu in Illinois, and led to fears that the disease may spread to ...

No matter whether you’re a new aviculturist or have been keeping feathered friends for years, you can never have too many tips for taking care of pet birds in your arsenal. In our eyes, pets make the ...

The question is, is it legal to have a pet crow? You might be surprised to learn the answer. Is Owning a Pet Crow Legal? What ...

The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing outbreak of bird flu and how people can protect their pets. Bird flu has been spreading for years in wild ...

Sitting in the sunlit garden room, a small, light green parakeet gently climbs onto the outstretched finger of Gabe Cooper. Mr. Pickles, he’s called. The little bird is known at the facility for ...

Which bird swing is best? Birds are active, curious animals that require toys, puzzles and cage accessories that appeal to their natural curiosity. Bird owners can enrich their pets’ lives with ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A subtype of avian influenza, known as H5N1, continues to spread ...