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British Garden Bird Identification

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The coming of spring is usually announced by the bright calls of birds nesting and foraging around your home. For many, birdwatching is a favored pastime, and a flourishing garden can attract many different species. Of the almost 10,000 different species of birds worldwide, the United Kingdom is hom

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How to Get Birds to Use Bird Feeders

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Hanging a bird feeder allows you the chance to enjoy the beauty of birds up close and personal while also providing them with a bit of food that might be hard to find, especially during the winter months. You won't be able to do any bird-watching, however, if the birds do not use your feeder. Take s

Peafowl Care

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The peafowl is a bird species found in South Asian countries, including India and Myanmar, as well as in the African Congo. The males of the species are called peacocks and the females are known as peahens. The young of these birds are peachicks. Peafowl, particularly the males, are known for their

Air Cleaner For Aviary - 5 Best Features To Have

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An air purifier in the aviary is essential. A cleaner with the right features will drastically improve the quality of life that you are able to offer. Here are 5 that are crucial to have in order for your unit to be effective.

Bird Toys - Entertainment For Your Bird and For You

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Bird toys, whether they are swings, ladders, bells, or something more ornate, come in all shapes and sizes. Not every bird toy is suitable for all pet bird types, so a little care is needed when deciding what to make available.

How to Breed Budgie Parakeets

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Budgies are colorful little parakeets that are fun to breed. Once you have the breeding process down, you can breed to get more colorful birds that are exhibition quality. You must know all the ins and outs of how to breed budgie parakeets so you won't make mistakes and delay or ruin the breeding pr

Information on the Button Quail

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The Chinese painted quail, also known as the button quail, is a species often found in aviaries and homes. These small birds tend to live for five to seven years in captivity, but may live as long as 13 years. Button quails are typically eager to breed in captivity, possibly producing clutches of eg

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

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Review of Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, an exceptional birding destination in south Texas and headquarters of the World Birding Center.

How to Stop a House Cat From Looking at Pet Birds

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Training a cat to ignore or tolerate a pet bird is a daunting task, and one that could end quite badly for the bird, or, if the bird is a parrot or cockatoo, could result in injury to your cat. The best way to be certain that your bird is safe from the family cat is to keep the bird in a room where

Information on Cardinal Tetras

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The cardinal tetra fish is native to the Orinoco and Negro rivers in South America. It is a small, brightly colored fish that is popular around the world for aquariums. In fact, it is probably the most kept tropical fish in the world. Like most popular tank-fish, it is a small fish, growing to appro

How to Train Timneh African Greys

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African Grey parrots are magnificent birds that are prized by pet owners for their intelligence and beauty. Not only are they gifted mimics, but they can develop large vocabularies, and there is evidence that they can associate some human words with their meanings. The Timneh African Grey parrot, or

How to Wean a Cockatoo

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Weaning a cockatoo, or any pet bird, can be a challenging endeavor. After all, you're attempting to change the only method of feeding that the bird has ever known and become used to. Smaller cockatoos can be weaned between 12 and 15 weeks old, while larger cockatoos should be weaned when they are 15

Winter Hummingbirds

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Discussion of what hummingbird species can be seen in North America during the winter, including tips for how to help winter hummingbirds.

Lovebird Breeder - How to Select the Best Breeder

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It is the responsibility of a lovebird breeder to be familiar with the numerous aspects of a lovebird's life and its proper care. So, make an effort to discern a lovebird breeder lovebird breeder well before finally deciding to bring home a lovebird from his aviary.

How to Make Nesting Boxes for Large Wild Doves

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Classic birdhouses do not attract wild doves. Doves prefer shallower nesting areas, which can be provided by building cones instead of boxes. Doves have the longest breeding season of all birds, so building a cone near a house will provide the best view of the bird's long nesting period. Because dov

Parrot Food Ingredients to Avoid

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When parrots were first kept as house pets, it was assumed they just ate nuts and seeds. Vets began to wonder why many house parrots were prone to sickness. Over time, and with observation of what parrots in the wild eat, more varied and nutritious diets for parrots have emerged. However, there are

How to Care for Young and Wild Baby Birds

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Most states have laws about keeping wild, migratory birds. If you happen to find a baby bird outside of its nest, you should look for the nest and return it there. If you cannot find the nest or the baby is missing its feathers, it could be abandoned. If this is the case, you should contact a bird r

How Long is the Life Span of a Mourning Dove?

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Mourning doves are songbirds that are quite common in North America. Small and thin, mourning doves are approximately 12 inches in size. These birds are fawn-colored with black spots and long, distinctive tails. There are many interesting facts about mourning doves, such as the lifespan, habitat, br