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A Biting Bird - Why Does My Bird Bite Me?
There can be several reasons for your bird to bite. Before you can figure out what to do about it, you have to figure out why he is doing this.

A Biting Bird – What To Do If Your Bird Bites
Learn to watch your bird. Most birds give some kind of warning – eyes dilating, fluffed feathers or some other way – to let you know that a bite is coming. If you can recognize the signs, you can avoid a bite

Alex Foundation [offsite link]
Learn about Dr. Irene Pepperberg´s research with Alex, the African Grey Parrot.

American Federation of Aviculture [offsite link]
THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF AVICULTURE (AFA) is a non-profit organization established in 1974 dedicated to the preservation of aviculture.

Avian Network [offsite link]
A great site to check out if you are just thinking about getting into birds or even if you already have one.

Aviculture Advancement Council of Canada [offsite link]
The AACC is a national Canadian organization formed to establish a uniform set of standards for the exhibition of cage birds in Canada

Bathing Your Bird
Birds need to have a bath or shower.

Bird Behavior
Article written by guest writer, Gay Noeth who says - There is nothing mystical about your bird´s behavior. It is not some hidden secret that only your bird can know. The principles of behavior that have been proven to work with humans and hundreds of other animals, will also work with your bird.

Bird Care – Then and Now
How has pet bird care changed through the years?

Bird Nails
Your bird´s nail can get very sharp and much too long. Learn how to properly cut them.

Birds and Cuttlebones
Cuttlebone provides calcium to our pet birds, but where does it come from and what makes it so good?

Blood Feathers
A blood feather is a growing feather and because it is growing, it has a supply of blood. A normal feather that has finished growing causes no problems if broken or clipped, but a blood feather will bleed – and it may bleed a lot.

Buying an Unweaned Bird?
Will your new baby bird bond to you better if you handfeed him yourself?

Canadian World Parrot Trust [offsite link]
The Canadian World Parrot Trust is a branch of the World Parrot Trust the only international conservation organization devoted exclusively to the survival of parrot species in the wild, as well as the welfare of every individual parrot.

Children & Pet Birds
Pets of any kind just seem to go with children. Are pet birds any different?

Clicking with Birds [offsite link]
This site shows you how to train your birds using clickers. Lots of great pictures of their birds in action.

Cold Weather Transport of Your Bird
Many part of the world have very cold temperatures during the winter months and sometimes you might have to take your bird out in the cold.

Companion Fids [offsite link]
A site with plenty of information on specific birds that the site author currently has as pets as well as good general information about care, foods, considerations before getting a bird and lots of fun toy ideas.

Covering Bird Cages
There can be three answers to the question "do you cover your bird´s cage?" – yes, no or sometimes.

Fear of Birds
Sometimes it is hard for those of us who love our birds to understand that some people are afraid of birds. What do you do when someone you know or love is terrified of your pet bird?

Feathers, Feathers Everywhere
Feathers can be molted at any time of the year, but normally they will have a heavy molt once or twice a year.

Finding New Homes For Your Birds
Due to the long lifespan of the larger parrots, and the fact that our lives change and we age, there may be a time when you have to find someone else to care for your bird.

How Do I Stop My Bird From Screaming?
Birds - especially some parrots, scream.

How Many Birds
Birds are fascinating. So many types and colours and personalities. Is it possible to have too many birds?

How to Teach Your Parrot to Talk
Some parrots can learn to speak any language, depending on what language you speak to him.

I Found a Bird
What would you do if you found a pet bird? Here are some tips to get the bird back home where he belongs.

Infertile Eggs
A common problem when breeding birds is infertile or unhatched eggs. There can be several different reasons for this problem to happen.

Lexicon of Parrots [offsite link]
This online book of Parrots has descriptions and pictures of all kinds of parrots from the tiny parrolets & budgies to the majestic macaws. You have to scroll down to the bottom of the page to get to the species links.

Lost Pet Bird
Your bird just flew out the door. What can you do? There is lots you can do so read on & find out where to start.

Moulting
Birds´ bodies are covered with feathers instead of hair like our other pets (dogs, cats, etc). Dogs and cats shed some fur all the time, with major sheds in the spring and sometimes again in the fall. Birds do the same things with their feathers.

Moving With Pet Birds
Whether you own (or are owned by) one bird or several birds, the day may come when you have to plan a move.

Night Frights
Birds are prey to predators and if they are scared, the instinct is to flee, whether it is day or night and whether they can see where they are going or not.

Parrot Association of Canada [offsite link]
The P.A.C. website - dedicated to promoting and preserving Canadian aviculture.

Parrot Speach.com [offsite link]
Meet Arielle, a Blue and Gold Macaw whose talking ability has been studied.

Parrots of Africa
Many of the birds commonly kept as pets all around the world, originate in Africa. Let´s take a look at some of the more common ones.

Parrots of Australia
Commonly Kept As Pets. Many birds that are commonly kept as pets all around the world, originated in Australia. Let's take a look at some of the more common ones.

Parrots of South America
Many parrots commonly kept as pets originate in South America. Here are some of the more common ones.

Pet Bird in the Classroom
Does a bird make a good classroom pet? Read more to find out.

Pet Birds & Seniors
Does owning a pet bird increase your lifespan? Bird ownership carries many responsibilities, but also much joy.

Potty Train Your Bird
As strange as it may sound to some people, it is possible to potty train your bird, expecially the mid to large sized parrots.

Talking Birds
Birds are unique in many ways, but one of the fascinating things about some parrots is their ability to speak.

Toys for Birds
Hopefully, everyone understands how necessary it is to have toys for your birds - but how many toys?

Traveling with Your Bird
Yes, you can take your bird with you when you go on vacation.

Trick Training
Teaching tricks to your parrot can be a fun way of spending time together.

Why Does My Bird Scream?
There are many reasons for a bird to scream. The first thing you will have to do is to figure out why your bird is screaming.

Wild Monk Parakeets (Quakers) in Connecticut
Monk Parakeets or Quakers make wonderful pets. The main problem appears to be their noise volume, but if you can accept that, their personalities will win you over completely.

Wingclipping
The decision to clip your bird´s wings is something your should think about. Here are some thoughts on the matter.

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