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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Birds' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Birds 1. Bird Seed - Varieties That Birds Love - By: Michael Russell Birds are like people in that they also have their favorite types of food. When you purchase bird seed for your feeders, you might want to offer the seed types that will attract the birds you want to see at your feeders. Here are some different types of seeds and which birds prefer them. Millet. M... 2. Attracting Birds To Your Backyard - By: Michael Russell Bird watching is a fun and educational hobby. But you don't need to even leave your house to see birds - your own backyard is a great place to take up bird watching! Here are ways to entice more wild birds to your backyard. First, find out what kind of birds are native to your area. This can be do... Featured ArticleBirds - Teaching Your Parrot To Talk - Part 2 In this article in our continuing series on teaching your bird to talk we're going to start with how to get ready and prepare your bird for his first words. This should help make it a lot easier when you teach your first child to speak. The best place to keep your soon to be talking parrot is in the kitchen. The reason for this is that families spend a lot of time in the kitchen, especially during meals and your parrot will be exposed to a lot of talking, granted not all of it good or ...
Read full story 3. Sun Conure Owner's Guide - By: Michael Russell The sun conure is a small bird from the parrot family. It is known for its remarkable color patterns and its intelligence. This bird can be a great addition to your family if you learn what it needs and how to care for it. The sun conure is only about twelve inches long from head to tail. They hav... 4. Eclectus Parrot Overview - By: Michael Russell Eclectus parrots are extremely beautiful birds. The males and females look so different that is used to be thought that they were entirely different species! They are wonderful birds that make great pets if you care for them properly. This extraordinary bird originates from the South Pacific. Ther... 5. The Bohemian Waxwing Of Kalyna Country - By: Michael Russell Visitors to the east-central part of Alberta often notice a particular bird that they may not have seen elsewhere. Although the books say it is native to parts of Western North America, in recent years it has settled in large numbers in this central section of Alberta, in particular Kalyna Country. ... 6. Quaker Parrot Care Requirements - By: Michael Russell The Quaker Parrot is a medium sized bird that makes an excellent pet. They are the best talkers out of all mid-sized birds and are relatively inexpensive. Quakers do require lots of time and dedication though.Quaker parrots originate from South America. They are also known as Quaker Parakeets. They ... 7. African Grey Bird Care - By: Michael Russell The African Grey parrot is the most popular pet parrot kept today. They are extraordinary speakers and are also very lovable and sweet. However, they do require lots of love, patience and time. Make sure they are the right bird for you.The African Grey parrot originates from Central Africa. It is me... 8. Cockatoo - Is This The Bird For You? - By: Michael Russell Cockatoos are sweet, loving, beautiful birds. They make great pets if they are given the proper care. However, they can be a handful. Make sure you know what you are getting yourself into before you bring one home.The first thing you must do before even thinking about getting a cockatoo is to consid... 9. Black Swan - Grace Under Pressure - By: Michael Russell The black swan is one of the largest water birds. It has a long "S" shaped neck, with a red bill. It can weigh up to 20 pounds, with a wingspan near 6 feet and a length around 4 feet. The black swan is the official bird of Western Australia. It's the symbol of the Aboriginal ... 10. Blue Jay-don't Let My Color Fool You - By: Michael Russell Anytime you step outside your home, you will probably see a variety of birds, and you have absolutely no idea, what kind of birds you're looking at. But there are some birds, so distinct, that you can recognize them right away. The blue jay is one of those easily identifiable birds. Although t... 11. Pelicans-i'm More Than A Big Mouth - By: Michael Russell The pelican is a very large bird, that has a pouch, underneath its beak. Records suggest that the pelican has existed for over 30 million years. Many ancient cultures held the pelican in high esteem for the way it cared for its young. During medieval times, the pelican was a symbol... 12. Owls-the Darkness Is My Light - By: Michael Russell You may not see it as much as you see other birds, but you definitely know it by its sound. You can usually identify an owl by the "hoo" sounds it gives off. The owl has been loved and feared throughout its history. Ancient Babylonians thought that when an owl hooted at night, it m... 13. Albatross - Please Don't Drag Me Down - By: Michael Russell The world is full of amazing species that have a roll in the overall balance of nature. But unfortunately, so many of these animals are becoming extinct. Whether it's the demolition of their habitats, or just accidental killings, the world is in the process of losing a number of interest... 14. Birds - Egg Laying Can Kill Your Pet - By: Michael Russell Birds lay eggs; that's what they do. But did you know that this could be deadly for your pet? My beloved bird is a cockatiel. She's a beautiful bird and a great companion. About twice a year she gets in a mood to respond to her God given natural activity of egg laying. ... 15. Cockatiels Are People Too - By: Michael Russell Owning a cockatiel is not something that I ever thought would interest me. I am a dog lover. In fact, I will go out of my way to pet a dog. But not a cockatiel. Until... A time came when I moved into a apartment that did not allow dogs, which was fine because I didn't h... 16. Which Birds Make Good Pets? - By: Michael Russell Birds make great pets, but it requires making a good decision before you take on your new companion. A little knowledge before you make your choice can save you lots of headaches down the road and ensure that you and your new pet will get along just fine in the years to come. Purchasing a bird for a... 17. Birds - Lovebird Care - By: Michael Russell Lovebirds are wonderful birds to keep as pets. They have all the personality of the larger parrots but are much smaller. Most lovebirds absolutely love to play and snuggle. They are very entertaining birds. The scientific name for lovebirds is Agapornis. They are ... 18. Birds - Parakeet Care - By: Michael Russell Parakeets are one of America's most popular birds today. They make great pets because they are very friendly, have a cheerful disposition and are very entertaining. They also have very beautiful bright color varieties. Parakeets don't require a lot of maintenance or money. &n... 19. Cockatiel Care - By: Michael Russell A cockatiel is one of the most popular birds today. They are extremely sociable, gentle, intelligent and not very demanding. This makes them wonderful pets even for beginners. Owning one of these birds is very rewarding and not very hard work. A cockatiel is one of the mos... 20. Birds: Some Facts About These Fascinating Creatures - By: Michael Russell Among all the groups of creatures in the world, birds are probably the most beloved ones. Everybody loves birds, they roost and nest on our buildings and trees and we love to watch them. They are easy to find and observe. They are colorful and good singers! Who doesn't love t... 21. Birds - The Ferruginous Hawk - By: Michael Russell The male ferruginous hawk is quite large; however, the female is a bit larger. Ferruginous hawks have rusty colored feathers on theirs wings and their legging feathers. Most live in the western Great Basin and Great Plains. They are excellent fliers that know how to soar in the sky... 22. Birds - The Prairie Falcon - By: Michael Russell A prairie falcon beak is bluish with a dark tip, while the top of its head is variably gray-brown and streaked dusty. Part of the falcon cheek and its throat is pale and it has a brown-black moustache. There is also a mark that extends from below the forward edge of the eye down the si... 23. Lovebirds - We're More Than Just Friends - By: Michael Russell If we see two people out in public and they appear to be affectionate, like holding hands or even kissing, there's usually a term we use to describe their behavior. The term we use is lovebirds, because they appear to be in love. But those people really are imitators, because the real lo... 24. Peacock - Don't Get Lost In My Colors - By: Michael Russell A bird by any other name is still a bird. Maybe this is true or maybe it's not. We may not have seen one in person, but we all use the same term. They have an amazing and colorful spread of feathers, and we call them peacocks. We use the term to describe that type of bird, wh... 25. Storks Don’t Just Deliver Babies - By: Michael Russell The mythical deliverer of babies is becoming quite rare. It was numerous at one time in European countries. The legend of the stork originally was that the spirit of a departed relative moved inside a stork. The spirit bird took an interest in its descendant's family. That is... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
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