When you think about adopting a bird, budgies and cockatiels are often the first species that spring to mind – but did you know that there are many types of pet birds? Taking care of pet birds isn't ...

People have been keeping birds as pets and companions for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and many other older civilizations kept birds as pets. It seems only natural for ...

Despite their small brains, many birds develop sophisticated social structures with diverse systems of communication. Vocalization serves an important part in both communicating and learning a new ...

Birds often come with a lot of screeching and squawking, and if you prefer the quieter life, you might be wondering what species makes for the quietest pet birds. So, are birds quiet? It depends on ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Birds often come with a lot of screeching and squawking, and if you prefer ...

Birds often come with a lot of screeching and squawking, and if you prefer the quieter life, you might be wondering what species makes for the quietest pet birds. So, are birds quiet? It depends ...

A lot of people have cats and dogs, but did you know birds can be fun pets too? When I was a kid, I had two birds. One died and one went blind, but my grandma's bird, a cockatiel named "Baby," lived ...

Of the many varieties of parrots, cockatoos have earned the reputation as being one of the most affectionate birds to be around. Native to only a few countries, this exotic family of birds is sure to ...