Bird owners love to spoil their feathered friends, so it shouldn't be a surprise to learn that many pet birds have their own gifts under the tree on Christmas morning. Not only is it a fun way to include your bird in your holiday festivities, it's a great excuse to set your bird up with some swanky new gear. But what sort of present should you get for your bird? There are actually several items that every pet bird needs -- so when you're shopping for your bird's gifts this holiday season, refer to this handy list and you can't go wrong!

•Manzanita Bird Perches

Get your bird "back to nature" with an all natural Manzanita wood perch! These are my personal favorite perches for pet birds, as they are a safe, natural wood and promote foot and beak health. Manzanita wood is very hard, and able to stand up to tough beaks and claws. The fact that these perches are a natural branch also means that there is variety in the widths of the perch from end to end. This encourages a more natural and comfortable environment for your bird, whether he or she is at rest or at play.More »

•Cuttlebones

Cuttlebones are more than just little surfboard-shaped decorations to hang in your bird's cage, they are a vital accessory for parrots that supply much needed calcium as well as exercise for their strong jaw muscles. Many parrots enjoy playing with their cuttlebones, making the cuttlebone one of the most inexpensive and beneficial bird "toys" money can buy. Another interesting fact is that cuttlebones aren't really "bones" at all -- they are actually the internal shell of a cuttlefish!More »

•New Toys

One of the most obvious gifts you can get for your pet bird are new toys, As highly intelligent, social, and sensitive creatures, birds need toys to help keep them mentally stimulated and happy. The general rule is to rotate a bird's toys out of his/her cage on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, so if you feel like splurging on new toys for your pet this holiday season, go ahead and give in to the urge, as long as you avoid choosing <a href ="/od/birdcages/tp/dangerouscages.htm">dangerous bird toys</a>. Alternatively, you might try putting together some of these <a href ="/od/livingwithabird/tp/Five-Simple-Homemade-Bird-Toys.htm">cheap homemade bird toys</a> that will allow your bird all the fun of having new playthings without having to break your budget.More »

•New Cages

One of the biggest and best gifts a bird can get for any occasion is a brand new cage. While it's true that most bird owners provide their pets with the largest cage that they can possibly come by, it's true that bigger is always better. If you have the means to upgrade your bird's cage this year, then it's a safe bet that a new cage is the gift your bird would appreciate more than anything. If buying a new cage won't work out for you this season, consider learning how to <a href ="http://www.avianweb.com/buildingacage.html">build your own</a> birdcage for a fraction of the cost of a pre-made one. More »

•Avian FlightSuit (Bird Diapers)

What better gift could you give a pet bird than the ability to go everywhere with you? That can be a reality with an avian flight suit or "bird diaper". The brand name flight suits are made from stretchy, comfortable fabrics that allow your bird his or her full range of motion while at the same time keeping them securely attached to a leash or lanyard that you can clip to your clothing or secure around your wrist. While it will take a little time to condition your bird to accept its new wardrobe, the end result will mean that you will have more options for spending time with your pet. More »