Nature produces some truly extravagant costumes, and birds have evolved more than their fair share of dazzling outfits. Often, it's the male birds that steal the show with bold colors and unfurling ...

More than 11,000 species of birds have been identified to date. Several are kept as house pets, including cockatiels, cockatoos, and other parrot breeds, such as the budgerigar. While the name may ...

Dogs and cats are, by far, the most popular pets in America. In 2024, the American Veterinary Medical Association found that 45.5% of US households own dogs while 32.1% own cats. However, they're not ...

If you think your neighborhood parrot or munia would make a fabulous feathered friend, think again! While these colorful characters can brighten up just about any space, keeping some birds as pets can ...

When firefighter Brian Wilson retired in 1995, he planned to fill his days teaching fire and public safety classes to children. He liked to bring along his three parrots for these public appearances; ...