Strolling through St. Paul’s Phalen Park last fall with some birdwatching friends, I heard an unusual bird call, repeated several times. Following the sounds to an oak tree, we were startled to see ...

If you're looking for a small pet with a big heart, a parakeet is a great choice. Parakeets are lively and affectionate and, when given proper care and an ample dose of attention, they'll thrive in ...

My first pet was a colorful parakeet named Joey, a comedic little character that used to perch on his toy bicycle with my mother’s help and ride around the kitchen table. Readers who are old enough to ...

Free-flight for a pet bird is not for the timid as the exposure to loss and predators is real. The benefits, however, outweigh the negative possibilities as the birds bond to their owners.

Like many exotic animals now established in South Florida, monk parakeets entered the country as pets, flew their coops and earned a reputation as a public nuisance. Not only do the raucous birds nest ...

One of the most popular pet birds that you could own, the parakeet, is loved around the world. But you might be wondering how long parakeets live. The answer is actually quite surprising, but there ...

With their populations growing, it turns out that California has the ideal environment for wild parrots and parakeets to stay ...

Rescuers report birds most vulnerable during breeding season as poachers raid nests to capture chicks Bengaluru’s parks and gardens are home to vibrant parakeets that showcase the city’s rich urban ...

HOUSTON — Dozens of pet birds were apparently dumped at a west Houston park. On Wednesday, a group of citizens desperately tried to save them. Kati Krouse says the budgies, which are also known as ...