http://birds.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-22T00:12:30Z Wed, 22 May 2013 00:12:30 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://birds.about.com/b/2013/05/23/top-5-small-bird-species.htm <p>Some bird owners aren't necessarily looking for a large feathered friend -- and they are in luck, because there are plenty of nice, small bird species that make excellent pets!</p> <p>If you're interested in learning more about some of the smaller pet bird species that are available, then check out my new article on the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://birds.about.com/od/smallbirds/tp/Top-5-Small-Bird-Species.htm">Top 5 Small Bird Species</a>! It will give you some insight into the many different small birds that could make a great addition to your family!</p> http://birds.about.com/b/2013/05/23/top-5-small-bird-species.htm Thu, 23 May 2013 00:49:06 +0000 2013-05-23T00:49:06Z http://birds.about.com/b/2013/05/22/top-5-most-brightly-colored-bird-species.htm <p>Looking for a beautiful and eye-catching companion? If so, then you might want to contemplate adopting one of the birds on this list of the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://birds.about.com/od/breedsofbirds/tp/Top-5-Most-Brightly-Colored-Pet-Birds.htm">Top 5 Most Brightly Colored Bird Species</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://birds.about.com/b/2013/05/22/top-5-most-brightly-colored-bird-species.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://birds.about.com/b/2013/05/22/top-5-most-brightly-colored-bird-species.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 00:12:30 +0000 2013-05-22T00:12:30Z http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/27/finding-time-to-play-with-your-bird.htm It's no secret that it takes a lot of free time to be able to adequately socialize with an animal as intelligent as a parrot -- and even the most ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/27/finding-time-to-play-with-your-bird.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/27/finding-time-to-play-with-your-bird.htm Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:45:12 +0000 2013-04-27T19:45:12Z http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/27/most-common-unhealthy-bird-care-habits.htm <p>Almost every bird owner wants to make sure that they are doing the best that they possibly can to care for their feathered friend, but sometimes mistake happen, and sometimes lack of knowledge can lead to the formation of bad habits.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/27/most-common-unhealthy-bird-care-habits.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/27/most-common-unhealthy-bird-care-habits.htm Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:51:33 +0000 2013-04-27T18:51:33Z http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/26/tophealthybirdtreats.htm <p>Looking for healthy and delicious options for your feathered friend? If so, a good general rule is that anything that's good for you to eat (in terms of health, that is) will also be good for your pet bird. Even knowing this, it can still be a challenge to choose the best treats for your pet.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/26/tophealthybirdtreats.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/26/tophealthybirdtreats.htm Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:01:05 +0000 2013-04-26T23:01:05Z http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/26/top-5-popular-large-parrot-species.htm <p>Large parrots can be a challenge to keep as pets for some -- but others rise to meet the needs of these beautiful birds, and insist that owning a large parrot is one of the highlights of their lives.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/26/top-5-popular-large-parrot-species.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/26/top-5-popular-large-parrot-species.htm Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:43:20 +0000 2013-04-26T00:43:20Z http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/25/popular-pionus-parrots.htm <p>Most people think that if they want a quiet pet bird, they'd better get something like a dove or a finch -- in actuality, that's not the case at all!</p> <p>While they certainly can vocalize with a fair amount of volume, Pionus Parrots are known to be among the most quiet pet birds. They simply choose not to be noisy most of the time! Learn about some of the more unique characteristics that Pionus possess in my new article on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://birds.about.com/od/pionusparrots/tp/Popular-Pionus-Parrots.htm">Popular Pionus Parrots</a>. It will outline some of the most popular Pionus species, and offer insight into the types of homes that might do well with these birds.</p> http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/25/popular-pionus-parrots.htm Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:23:44 +0000 2013-04-25T00:23:44Z http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/24/coral-billed-pionus-as-pets.htm <p>One of the most sought after of all the Pionus parrots is the beautiful and intriguing Coral-Billed Pionus. However, a little research into this captivating species reveals that their unique characteristics make them suitable as pets for only a special, specific portion of the bird-loving population.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/24/coral-billed-pionus-as-pets.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/24/coral-billed-pionus-as-pets.htm Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:25:12 +0000 2013-04-24T23:25:12Z http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/23/dusky-pionus-as-pets.htm <p>Often hailed as the most beautiful of the Pionus species (although this is highly disputed by those who own other types of Pionus!) the Dusky Pionus is, without a doubt, one of the more popular Pionus in the pet world. These neat looking birds are not only intelligent and affectionate as pets, they have a disposition that has endeared them to bird owners around the world.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/23/dusky-pionus-as-pets.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/23/dusky-pionus-as-pets.htm Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:14:02 +0000 2013-04-23T16:14:02Z http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/18/bronze-winged-pionus-as-pets.htm <p>Some birds make amazing pets, but for one reason or another aren't exactly the best choice for everybody -- the Bronze Winged Pionus is definitely one of those birds!</p> <p>While their unique colors and endearing personalities offer mass appeal, many Bronze Winged Pionus parrots have a secret that might make it difficult for them to be a good choice for some families. To learn what this is and a whole lot more about these awesome birds, check out my new article on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://birds.about.com/od/pionusparrots/p/Bronze-Winged-Pionus-As-Pets.htm">Bronze Winged Pionus as Pets</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/18/bronze-winged-pionus-as-pets.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://birds.about.com/b/2013/04/18/bronze-winged-pionus-as-pets.htm Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:50:06 +0000 2013-04-18T15:50:06Z