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What Different Foods Do Birds Eat? Learn Bird Diet Types!
Understanding the types of diets a bird prefers can help backyard birders know what food to offer their favorite species, and dietary habits can help birders know where to look for different birds in the field. Includes bird species examples.
Phoenicopteridae
Defines the Phoenicopteridae family of birds, including characteristics these birds share and examples of birds in the Phoenicopteridae family.
Blue Grosbeak
Detailed bird profile of the blue grosbeak: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes conservation information and tips for how to see and attract blue grosbeaks.
Can I Use a Cardboard Box for My Breeding Cockatiels?
Pet cockatiels need nest boxes in order to successfully breed. Nest boxes need to be at least 12 inches square. Cardboard boxes can be used for breeding cockatiels as long as they are large enough and have bedding.
What Does it Mean for a Hen to Roost?
A hen is a female chicken that is more than one-year-old and lays eggs. "Roost" means where the hen and other chickens get together and congregate at night, to sleep. Ideally, chickens, need a perch because they like to roost off the ground because this prevents external parasites from invading thei
How to Quiet a Noisy Pet Parrot
Parrots are drama queens. They like flashiness, excitement, attention and noise. They like you to pay attention while they flap their wings and scream. This is one of the most simultaneously engaging and frustrating things about owning a parrot. Here is what to do when your parrot makes more noise t
Blue Quaker Parrot Tips
It is said by many owners of the blue Quaker that they have found blue Quakers to be sweeter than the standard green Quaker; however, according to Theresa Jordan, an expert author in avian behavior, a blue Quaker is only a mutation and is the exact same type of bird as the green Quaker with the only
Choosing a Pet Bird
Birds can make wonderful pets though each one has their own personality and characteristics. Do some research first before you make a commitment to ensure you get the right bird suitable for you.
How to Cool Poultry in the Summer
Poultry, such as chickens and turkeys, that are kept as pets or on a farm need to be kept cool during the hot days of the summer just like humans do. Chickens and turkeys who are kept comfortable will be generally healthier and more productive when it comes to egg laying. Keeping your poultry cool d
Provide Water for Hummingbirds
Tips for how to attract hummingbirds by providing fresh water they can use for drinking and bathing. Just having a basic bird bath is not enough to attract hummingbirds with water, but these tips can help.
Building Instructions for a Martin Bird House
Purple martins, or just martins, are a native bird of North America. These birds have been using man-made nests for centuries, and in some areas are totally dependent on them; the practice was started by the Native Americans, who used to hang up dried, hollow gourds for them to nest in. Making a mar
How to Introduce Cockatiels
Cockatiels are friendly, social birds. A solitary cockatiel is usually delighted to have a second one as a companion, although it may have some territorial issues regarding its cage and its human. The biggest concern when introducing a new cockatiel is health. Even an apparently healthy bird may hav
Pet Bird Cages
A pet bird cage is the creatures home sweet home. This home is your birds inner sanctum. It is a place that the bird will feel secure and can be happy in a safe habitat. Just like up humans. Our home is our castle where we can be the king. Pet bird cages allow the bird to be the king of their homes.
Austin Bird Identification
Part of the enjoyment associated with birdwatching lies in identifying different species in a specific area. There are more than 600 species of birds in the state of Texas, including many different varieties within the Austin city limits. Austin birds can be identified through various means dependin
How to Trim Flight Wings on Birds
If you have a bird in your home as a pet, you need to know how to keep its wings trimmed. This will make it easier for you to catch your bird after allowing it to roam around the house. Trimming flight wings will also keep the bird safe in its cage by preventing it from trying to fly and becoming ta
Facts About the Vulture
The vulture probably is best known for its habit of scavenging. It is one of the few birds of prey that feeds primarily on dead or weakened animals rather than hunting and capturing its food. However, the vulture also is a strong, large and long-lived bird. It's also adaptable, with several species
Yellow-Throated Vireo
Detailed bird profile of the yellow-throated vireo: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes conservation information and tips for how to attract yellow-throated vireos.
How To Feed Your Albino Iguana
As you know that your pet Albino Iguana is a very sensitive pet. When you have a Albino Iguana as a pet then it's you duty to make sure that Albino Iguana survives under your custody.