Small animals are popular with children and adults for many reasons. They're cute, and easy to handle, which means lots of cuddle opportunities. But not all small pet species enjoy being picked up or ...

A Spanish quail flies 1,430 miles to Berlin in just a few days, revealing surprising migratory routes according to new GPS ...

Feeding free birds is not just a pleasing activity, it can be a calming hobby as well. Whether you are feeding small birds in the open or have pet birds at home, you must be aware that these birds ...

When it comes to speech, parrots have the gift of gab. And the way the brains of small parrots known as budgerigars bestow this gift is remarkably similar to human speech, researchers report March 19 ...

Human speech arises courtesy of some significant neural horsepower. Different areas of the brain are involved in determining the meaning that’s desired, finding the words to express it, and then ...

Raising parrots can be both challenging and rewarding. Making a profit from breeding birds takes time, and some species only breed one time each year. Adequate housing, good nutrition and maintaining ...

Bringing a pet into your home can be a fulfilling experience, and birds are an excellent choice, particularly for children.

PORT ORCHARD -- A flock of small parrots has captured the attention and concern of some downtown Port Orchard neighbors, who wonder how the birds got there and if they will survive the winter.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. A handful of fluffy orange-bellied parrots (Neophema ...