The number of pet birds we have today is continually increasing. This is because more people are getting to know how great these animals have as pets. Although still trailing the traditional pets, which are dogs and cats, birds are gaining more attention every day. One of the leading species of pet birds is the […]
Red Lory – Personality, Food and Care
Pets are part of our lives that we can’t do away with. Since humans started roaming the earth, we have always developed some sort of relationship with animals at various points. Oftentimes, we choose our pets based on specific attributes or use. There was a time when dogs were primarily used as hunting companions, and […]
Red Fronted Macaw – Personality, Food and Care
Birds have gradually grown to become one of the favorite species for pet owners today, and parrots are top on that list. This is probably because they are fun and entertaining birds as well as the fact that some species of parrots have a high propensity for mimicking speech. The macaw family of parrots is […]
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 […]
The Zebra Finch
Are you interested in a small bird? A bird with lovely colors? A bird that has a beautiful song and a lovely chirp? Are you not overly interested in having a hand-tame bird? Then the Zebra Finch could be the perfect bird for you. They are small, so their cage doesn’t need to be extremely […]
The Kea Parrot
If you are day sleeper or night “owl”, this bird may be the perfect companion for you as they are semi-nocturnal. In captivity they are known to be most active during dark or stormy weather in addition to nighttime hours. The entertaining Kea is a parrot that is loved by most and disliked by some. […]
Toco Toucan
The most common type of toucan is the Toco Toucan. This is the one most likely to be found in a pet shop to be sold as a pet. Toucans are by no means common here in the United States, but if you see one, it will likely be this one. If one is to […]
Patagonian Conure
This wonderful parrot comes in three convenient sizes. While the Greater Patagonian measures 18 inches in length the next most commonly found, Lesser Patagonian is the most popular, only growing to about 12-14 inches. Their average lifespan is 12 – 25 years. The 3rd subspecies is not commonly raised in captivity. These playful, talking, interactive […]
Strawberry Finch
The Strawberry Finch is called many things, including Red Avadavat, Tiger Finch, and Strawberry waxbill. The Scientific name is Amandava Amandava. The name that fits best with the birds appearance is certainly Strawberry Finch. It really does look like a little strawberry. Well, the adult male does anyway. Originating from Asia, this cute little bird […]
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