Budgerigars, also known as parakeets, are small, sociable, and can develop a vocabulary of hundreds of words, making them a popular choice for apartment dwellers due to their manageable size and quiet ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...