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Rev Up Your Bird's Vocabulary
In one of the few studies on parrot vocalizations in the wild, Mike Schindlinger, a Harvard Ph.D. candidate, found that double yellow-headed Amazon parrots learn a flock language after fledging. In our homes, the flock language that our parrots learn is what they hear in a human household, and the best talking birds often live in households with talkative people. Read More>>


Change Is Good For Pet Birds
How you deal with with changes in your life can affect how their pet bird deals with change. More>>
Are Bird Droppings Harmful To Dogs?
Fortunately for dogs, most of the "delicacies” found around the bird cage are generally harmless – if the bird housed inside is healthy. More>>
Mystery Parrot Quiz
Test your parrot ID skills with this BirdChannel quiz. More>>
Tips To Cool Down Your Parrot
Know how to help your pet bird cool down in an emergency if temperatures get too hot in your home. More>>


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Find the perfect pet bird for you or learn more about your companion parrot with the Pet Bird Species Guide. Each species profile has information about that parrot or pet bird’s personality and behavior traits, along with expert advice. Search by the parrot or pet birds’ species name or by the genus name, or just browse through the profiles to learn more about a specific parrot or pet bird. Go to the Pet Bird Species Guide here »

 


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African Grey Side Profile Do you have an African grey parrot? Are you considering getting an African grey parrot? Whether you have a Congo African grey (Psittacus erithacus erithacus) or a timneh African grey (Psittacus erithacus timneh), there is a lot to learn about this smart parrot. Get to know the popular African grey parrot with special articles and a Q&A section on BirdChannel here »
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Cockatiel on Gray Background Are you one of the many who’s fallen in love with the adorable cockatiel? The popular cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) is native to Australia, and this slender, small parrot is best known for its great whistling ability (especially in male cockatiels). There are many types of cockatiel color mutations too, (such as the lutino cockatiel or the cinnamon cockatiel) so not all cockatiels look alike! Whether you wish to teach your cockatiel a song to whistle to, or you want to snuggle with your cockatiel, learn everything there is to know with Bird Channel’s special cockatiel articles and Q&As.
Sun Conure Considered one of the best pet birds for families, the fun-loving conure is one great pet bird. The most popular pet conure species are split into two generas: Aratinga, which includes the sun conure, jenday conure, blue-crowned conurenanday conure and more; and Phyrrua, which includes the green-cheeked conure and the maroon-bellied conure. Check out BirdChannel’s special conure articles and its Q&A section to learn more about these popular pet birds.

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