If you have never owned a bird before, you may want to take a look at the parakeet. This little bird can be found in almost any pet store at a very reasonable price, which makes it a great choice for someone with a tight budget who is looking for a pet. Cages and toys…
One of the biggest and brightest parrots is the macaw. The largest macaws are so big that their beaks are longer than a man’s hand. These vibrant, powerful birds are not a good choice for the beginning bird fancier. However, if you are a new bird owner and really want to own a macaw, there…
If you’ve seen lovebirds in a pet store, you may have been told that these birds must be sold in pairs and don’t actually make good pets. However, while it isn’t a good idea to split up a pair of bonded lovebirds, a single handfed baby can be kept alone and will be quite content…
If you want a parrot that can talk, you may want to consider the African grey. This extremely intelligent parrot species is the best talker in the parrot family. Of course, this doesn’t mean that every African grey will talk, but most of them do learn to speak quite fluently. While African greys are often…
Conures are the charmers of the bird world. These gregarious, spunky little parrots are small enough to fit easily into most households and large enough to satisfy the desire of someone wanting to own a real parrot. Conures range from quiet, green little birds to slightly raucous brilliant orange and yellow parrots. The conure is…