At a Glance We all know that birds can be fun to watch. Birds, like every animal that exists in this world, can have unique behavior that will be entertaining and peaceful to people. However, like most animals, it will be hard to watch over them if you are around them or if they notice […]
10 Best Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders Reviews
Nothing’s more frustrating for a bird watcher than squirrels getting in the way of birds when they feed. Squirrels can be smart like mice, and will do anything to get their favorite nuts and seeds. This is why many bird feeders out there tend to fail because squirrels get them first before birds even do, […]
Scarlet Macaw
The latin name for Scarlet Macaw is Ara Macao. This very large bright red bird is magnificent, though not a pet for just anyone. They grow to be significantly large at almost 3 feet from head to the tip of the tail. Those that are looking for a pet bird and considering this macaw must […]
Red Fronted Macaw
The Red-Fronted Macaw is primarily olive green in color. They get their name from the flashy red patches. They have red feathering on their forehead area, their ear area behind the eyes, the thighs, and a bit on their shoulders. The red on the shoulders is surrounded by orange and yellow. The wings, when open, […]
Canary Varieties
Many people that decide they want a canary are unaware that there are many different types of canary. When you think of a canary, you think of the typical little yellow singing bird. Right? That is what I think of. Chances are, your neighborhood pet store has more than just the standard yellow canary. There […]
Blue Throated Macaw
The Blue-Throated Macaw is an extremely rare bird. They are large, intelligent, and beautiful, so it is no surprise that they are a sought after bird in the pet trade. The feathers are primarily colored blue and yellow. The forehead, throat, back of the neck, wings, back, and tail are all a nice blue-green brushed […]
Psittacosis Disease
The name for the disease Psittacosis comes from the Greek word psittakos, meaning parrot. Psittacosis, a disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydophila psittaci,is not limited to only parrots. This disease also affects many other types of birds, such as pigeons, ravens, and turkeys. This disease is zoonotic, meaning it can be passed to other creatures […]
Proventricular Dilation Disease in Birds or PDD
This disease was first discovered in macaws in 1978. It was originally named macaw wasting syndrome because of the high number of macaws that large number of macaws that had it. Today is it also known as psittacine wasting syndrome as it can occur in any parrot, though it is most common in macaws conures […]
Polyoma in Birds
Polyoma is a virus that is very contagious and very dangerous among young birds. It is also certainly dangerous among adults and should not be ignored; however, it is much more likely to kill baby birds than it is to kill adults. Adults actually may be able to develop immunity to it. The virus is […]
A Birds Digestive System
The bird’s digestive system is different than many other animals. They have organs not seen in most other animals because they are specifically designed for certain tasks that only the bird carries out. Organs you may never heard of that are part of the bird’s digestive system are the crop, the proventriculus, and the gizzard. […]