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Until the release of the movie "Paulie", which featured a Blue Crown Conure, this species was one of the best kept secrets in aviculture. Gentle, beautiful, and intelligent, Blue Crown... (original story)
Posted from Birds blog 37 days ago
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It has long been known that migrating birds embark on particularly long and grueling journeys when they cross the oceans. What hasn’t been known for sure is whether or not they somehow stop along the way – until now that is. A Bar-tailed Godwit has been bestowed with the title ‘endurance champ... (original story)
Posted from About.com Pet Birds 37 days ago
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One of the basics of bird ownership is providing your pet with adequate living space. With all the different sizes, colors, and models of bird cages today, it's easy to... (original story)
Posted from Birds blog 42 days ago
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If you’re planning a trip to Holland for business or pleasure, you may want to consider doing a spot of bird-watching in your spare time. This stunning country is home to a number of great bird-watching sites and there are usually more than a few avid birding enthusiasts in the area who will be mo... (original story)
Posted from About.com Pet Birds 43 days ago
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Is your bird feeling a bit "under the weather?" Would you really even know if he was? As bird owners, we bear the responsibility of making sure that our pets... (original story)
Posted from About.com Pet Birds 43 days ago
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Meet the "Bird of the Week" for the third week of October, 2008: Starfire the Blue Crown Conure! At the tender age of 14 weeks, this beautiful little bird... (original story)
Posted from Birds blog 44 days ago
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Many bird owners see programs on television where birds are performing tricks, saying cute lines and interacting with their owners on a personal level. Most of these owners wish to have the same relationship with their own birds, but do not realize how easy it is to teach a bird a few tricks. With a... (original story)
Posted from About.com Pet Birds 47 days ago
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Every fall, many families celebrate the season with tricks, treats, and of course, Jack-O-Lanterns. While it may be hard to include your pet bird on many popular halloween festivities, there... (original story)
Posted from About.com Pet Birds 47 days ago
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Most bird owners know that it's important to keep their pets nice and warm, but many don't realize how important it is to pay attention to the humidity levels in... (original story)
Posted from About.com Pet Birds 47 days ago
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Ready to meet a sweet young bird who loves nothing more than to climb on his owner all day? Introducing Sprout the Lineolated Parakeet, owned by Betty Davenport of... (original story)
Posted from Birds blog 48 days ago
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According to veterinary estimates, as many as 50% or more of pet birds taken to the vet engage in some form of over-preening or other feather damaging behavior. The problem is quite commonplace, but it is distressing for bird owners and difficult to get rid of. Moreover, any bird can start to exhibi... (original story)
Posted from About.com Pet Birds 49 days ago
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Some people call them Parakeets, some call them Budgies or Budgerigars. What are the differences between these lively and popular little birds that we love so much? To learn... (original story)
Posted from About.com Pet Birds 49 days ago
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If there is one thing that birds are known for besides flight, it's the sounds of their calls and songs. While a bird's call may be music to the ears... (original story)
Posted from Birds blog 49 days ago
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Most people may not know much about the red cockaded woodpecker. Even if they have been fortunate enough to see one, they probably won’t know that these special little birds are a federally endangered species. In fact, the bird was declared endangered in 1970 and currently has the same endangered ... (original story)
Posted from Birds blog 51 days ago
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Firstly, one needs to understand what gout is. Gout is a buildup of uric acid in the blood and forms due to the kidneys not being able to remove the uric acid from the body because the levels are too high. Uric acid crystals begin to form in the affected areas, causing the gout sufferer extreme pain... (original story)