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Pet Birds
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Bird Talk, Bird Brains: Why Birds Talk 
 This site explains that a pet bird may learn "to mimic our voice primarily because the sound is interesting to him -- and it gets attention." Includes tips on how to teach your bird to talk, triggers for bird vocalization, and the science of avian vocalization. From veterinarians who run a site that sells pet supplies. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=574 Topics: Birds Last updated Jun 18, 2008 Birds n Ways Guide to Parrots and Exotic Pet Birds
This extensive commercial site includes links to: general and species related articles and FAQs; veterinarians; books and magazines; experts; breeders; clubs and associations; bird shows; products and supplies; services; mailing lists and chat rooms; and even how to make bird toys! http://www.birdsnways.com/ Topics: Birds Last updated May 8, 2002 Choosing the Right Pet Bird
Brief overview of items to consider when selecting a pet bird. Topics include domesticated strains of wild species (such as canaries, finches, cockatiels, parakeets, and lovebirds) and species without a long history of domestic breeding (such as conures, parrots, macaws, cockatoos, and toucans). Includes links to information about caring for pet birds and wild animals as pets. From the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/rabbit_horse_and_other_pet_care/Choosing-the-Right-Bird.html Topics: Pets Last updated Mar 15, 2006 The Complete Lexicon of Parrots
This Web site from Germany is devoted to the science of psittacine birds with an overview to individual species. Additional links to Web sites which discuss parrots as pets are also given. Excellent images and descriptions of parrot and parrot-related birds are included. Searchable and browsable. http://www.arndt-verlag.com/ Topics: Birds Last updated Jul 23, 2001 Parrot Prodigy May Grasp the Concept of Zero
This 2005 article discusses how a study involving the "talking" parrot Alex "suggests that some birds may have a better grasp of numbers than the average three-year-old child" in that Alex "may understand the concept of zero." Includes links to related sites. From National Geographic. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/07/0715_050715_parrotzero.html Topics: Birds Last updated Jun 3, 2008 ParrotChronicles.com
"The first e-zine for parrot owners, including features, news, bird-club and bird-rescue group listings, and advice on health, behavior and breeding." It features tips on parrot-proofing your house and yard, gives descriptions of species, invites favorite photos of parrots and owners, and provides practical solutions to the care of parrots in the FAQ and Mailbag. Back issues are archived. http://www.parrotchronicles.com/ Topics: Birds, Magazines, Media, Media, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 12, 2005 The Pet Bird Page (Parrots)
All about budgerigars, cockatiels, parakeets, lovebirds and lories, conures, parrots, macaws, amazons, caiques, and cockatoos. Includes photos. http://www.petbirdpage.com/ Topics: Birds, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Feb 27, 2005 The Top Ten Bird Killers
A list of the 10 most common household dangers that can cause the accidental death of pet birds. Dangers include deprivation of water, unclipped wings, toxic fumes, heat exposure, and sleeping with birds. From a veterinarian who specializes in pet birds. http://www.exoticpetvet.net/avian/topten.html Topics: Pets Last updated Mar 15, 2006 |
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