Across the northern tier of states of the USA into southern Canada, black-capped chickadees are among the most popular and beloved backyard birds. Their impulsive behavior and acrobatic movements are …
Most people who take care of parakeets have witnessed a scene something like this: One moment, your parakeet is sitting quietly on its perch. Then she races over to her …
Robins are the whole food aficionados of the bird world. You can attract robins to your backyard by providing them with the whole foods that they savor in nature: berries, …
Picture a small bird, the size of a sparrow with brownish-grey plumage and big, beady eyes. This is exactly what the world’s tiniest owl, the elf owl, looks like. These …
Wrens are thirsty birds. Installing water features will make your backyard a desirable destination for them. Wrens also stay where they find safety, nesting space, and food. But when you …
It’s only normal for a parakeet to sneeze once in a while. You will be going about your daily routine when you hear a tiny sneeze. You will see your …
Parakeets get mites from other infected birds. They may come in contact with mites when: they are put in a cage with a bird that has mites they fly around …
Hummingbirds find feeders by sight. Their keen vision helps them find enormous amounts of sugar every day just to survive. But they have a better vision for green than for …
Birds are fascinating creatures, but did you know what’s even more fascinating? Their tongues! Yes, you read that right. Bird’s tongues have some truly distinctive features and characteristics. Today we …
The state of Colorado is nothing short of heaven for bird lovers. Colorado is home to a wide variety of birds, each with its unique features and characteristics. Let’s look …