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How Much Is that Eclectus Parrot in the Window?
Of more than 350 species of parrot, the Eclectus is considered by many to be the most beautiful. They are also great talkers, repeating many words and phrases, and singing songs.
Why is Your Parrot's Diet So Important?
If you want the best health for your parrot you need to understand a lot regarding its diet. So many people make the mistake of just feeding their beloved pet a diet of seeds. Easy in every sense of the word and quite often cheap. Misinformed parrot owners believe it adequate in keeping their compan
How to Raise Egg Producing Chicken Breeds
The fact is, all chickens are egg producing chicken breeds. All female chickens will lay eggs during their lifetime, assuming they are healthy and receive proper nutrition. Some chicken breeds are better for egg production than others, as certain ones produce more eggs than others. So if
The Habitat of the Frigate Bird
Frigate birds are a species of pelican. They have long wings that can stretch to 7 1/2 feet. Five species of frigate birds exist worldwide, including the magnificent frigate bird and the great frigate bird. These two species have similar habitat needs, but their ranges differ. In some regions they l
Information on How to Hand Raise Baby Mocking Birds
Every year, hundreds of baby mockingbirds are dropped off at wildlife rehabilitation facilities, having fallen from the nest or lost their parents. Ideally, a baby bird should be returned to the nest (it is a myth that the parents won't take back a baby bird touched by humans). Baby mockingbirds hav
African Grey Parrot (Psittacus Erithacus)
This beautiful Parrot has two described races or forms which are physically different in appearance, the paler nominate, which is scientifically known as Psittacus erithacus in central east Africa and the darker P.E. timneh in the west with a cline of escalating size from West to East. The sexes are
The Canary As a Pet - Varieties of Canaries
Although the popular budgerigar is kept for it's bright colours, some people would rather have a bird that can sing. Canaries are beautiful songsters with attractive colours of yellow, golden, orange and silver.
Bird Irruptions
Discusses bird irruptions including which species regularly irrupt, what causes irruptions and how they impact backyard birding.
How to Feed an Emu
The emu is a large bird that is native to Australia. This gentle creature cannot fly and belongs to the ratite family. The emu is becoming quite popular in the United States. The exotic meat is available in fine restaurants, the oil is used in cosmetics and other products, the leather is pliable and
Backyard Bird Identification
Generally, the birds found in backyards are songbirds or doves. These birds eat seeds and are attracted to birdfeeders and birdbaths in your yard. If you hang suet, you will attract woodpeckers, while hummingbirds come into yards which display bright flowers or sugar water feeders. Learning to ident
How Do Eagles Learn How to Fly?
AgeBaby eagles begin learning to fly--a process referred to as fledging-- when they are only two to three months old, though eagles who don't share a nest with other litter mates can start learning earlier. Usually this process takes a couple of months. During the learning process, many...
How to Care for an Injured Wild Bird That Cannot fly
It is not uncommon to find a wild bird that cannot fly. Whether in your back yard or in a local park, wild birds suffer injuries that leave them vulnerable to predators and unable to fend for themselves. If you see a wounded bird that cannot fly, follow the steps below to provide the proper care.
How do I Feed Whole Wheat Bread to Ducks in Snowy Weather?
Whole wheat bread is a carbohydrate that should only be fed sparingly to privately owned, domesticated ducks. Feeding ducks during snowy weather can increase their ability to eat when food is hard to find due to snow covering the ground. Whole wheat bread is an easily digestible food that can provid
Bird Care for a Nesting Finch
Cheerful birds, finches come in a wide array of colors. The birds measure from 3 to 10 inches in length and sport a tails that usually have 12 individual feathers. Long-lived, finches can live up to 27 years. Relatively easy to breed, the male and female line the nest box together, incubate the eggs
Homemade Heating Elements for Incubators
Raising chickens for your own use or hatching eggs for your children's education is a fascinating endeavor, but it requires a steady heat source that is safe and reliable. If you are hatching eggs and find yourself without a heating element for your incubator, there are several ways you can make a q
How to Keep Sparrows Out of Your Blue Bird House
Many homeowners place birdhouses in lawns and gardens in the hopes of attracting bluebirds. Unfortunately, these houses can also bring about an onslaught of sparrows, one of the bluebird's natural predators. According to Sialis, house sparrows will overtake a bluebird's house, kill its occupant and
Tips to Help You Find Proper Feeders For the Birds - Part 1
Many people think that the best way to relax and achieve a more calm and soothing sense is to experience it through nature. Migratory birds visit from one backyard to another. As homeowners, therefore, if you wish to enjoy watching and listening to them, then you need to provide the birds will all t
How to Identify Northeast Bird Calls
The Atlantic northern forest, Appalachian Mountains, rivers, estuaries, marshes and coastline in the Northeast United States are home to a wide number of bird species. Identifying their calls requires familiarizing yourself with the species of birds common to particular habitats and then listening o
Wood Duck Diet
The wood duck, or Aix sponsa, is a species of duck native to North America including many parts of the United States. The wood duck is known for the male bird's vibrant feather coloring which is green, red and purple with white and black markings. The wood duck is most commonly found in forests and