DesignYou can easily design and build a bird feeder that your feathered friends will flock to for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Select the spot for your feeder, determine how it will be supported, and decide whether you'd like to include a dispenser as part of the overall design. The...

Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease is caused by a virus (Psittacine Circovirus) and in many ways is the avian equivalent of the human AIDS virus. Birds suffering from this disease can show abnormal feather growth (known as feather dystrophy) and have necrosis of the beak - hence the name. The virus

Detailed bird profile of the whooping crane: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for where to see these endangered birds and facts about the conservation efforts to save them.

In addition to a seed or pellet diet, many finch enthusiasts supplement the bird's rations with fresh produce and egg food. Making fresh egg food -- rather than buying the powdered mix at a pet store -- ensures the finches receive top-quality egg, free of unnecessary fillers or preservatives. Feed y

Squirrels may seem like cute nut-loving critters, but they are the bane of bird lovers everywhere. They can easily raid a bird feeder, leaving no seeds for feathered friends. Hanging the bird feeders from narrow wire does little good as squirrels can easily climb down even the thinnest of wire. Ther

Birds need fresh water at all times to sustain life. Birds do not sweat, therefore water is not only used for hydration and to carry nutrients to the bloodstream, but also to help them with regulation of their body temperature.

Birds need a fresh supply of water. By installing a birdbath, you can attract birds into your yard. You can make a birdbath out of anything that will hold water. You can place your bath directly on the ground, but ground baths attract other animals, including predators. For a safer bath, you can su

If you have many birds in your yard, then making a bird feeder will be a great gift for your feathered friends. Buying bird feeders is expensive, and the feeders are often not durable enough for harsh weather conditions. Make your own inexpensive bird feeders with 2-liter bottles. If the 2-liter bot

A conure is a medium-sized, small-billed parrot. Conures are social creatures that enjoy human companionship as well as other birds, when caged separately. Conures require play stimulation and can become destructive to personal property when bored. A board conure will eat such things as paint from t

An article on how to attract birds by planting flowers in your garden.

Detailed bird profile of the green kingfisher: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for seeing harlequin ducks in the field and how to protect them.

Is love in the air for your Parakeets? If are are interested in Parakeet breeding, then there are many things that you should know before attempting to breed

If you ask a bird owner who has replaced furniture or window shade cords they will tell you that birds love to chew. Chewing is a normal bird behavior that can be modified or redirected, but it will never be removed from your bird's habits.

Photo gallery of all 50 state birds, including when and why each bird was officially adopted, what states share the same birds and information about seeing your state's bird.

Grey parrots, officially known as African grey parrots come in two divisions: Congo African grey and Timneh. The Congo is often recognized by the acronym CAG (Congo African Grey) and the Timneh by the acronym TAG (Timneh African grey). Both varieties of this bird make great pets. They have several d

If you want to go birding in a particular area and keep track of what birds you see, a bird checklist can be an invaluable tool. Learn where to find bird checklists and what to look for to be sure you have a good, reliable list to use.

Without a high-end binocular the delight of pursuing bird watching, hunting or astronomy remains incomplete. For optimal viewing a Swarovski Optik binocular is often necessary.

Homing pigeons return to the loft where they live when released in another area. The breeding pair builds a nest and the hen lays two eggs in the nest. The cock and hen take turns incubating the egg for 18 days. The eggs hatch and the squab (young pigeons) spend 30 to 32 days in the nest. A week aft

Tips for keeping birdseed dry in rain and snow, including why wet seed is bad for birds and birders alike.

Understand basic spotting scopes terminology and fulfill your bird watching and wild bird identification efforts. The significant increased magnification of spotting scopes can take you well beyond th