Types of Birds

How to Buy a Bird Stand

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Your pet bird cannot be kept in a cage for its entire life. Birds are social animals and need exercise in unconfined areas. A bird stand consists of a gripping area and a sturdy pole to support the bird's weight. You can buy a bird stand that ... more »

How to Attract Blue Jays

By Karen Bridgers

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"Wait!" you say, "blue jays may be pretty, but they are also loud, querulous, chase other birds away and even eat the eggs and young of other species." Still, if you are a blue jay advocate, here's how to get them to your feeder for a great ... more »

How to Feed Backyard Birds

By Tracy Rose

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Birds lover's can enjoy watching backyard birds year round by creating a bird-friendly environment. It's easy to feed backyard birds. All you need are some bird feeders, a variety of food, fresh water and vegetation to attract birds to your yard. ... more »

How to observe Sand Hill Cranes

By Mary Chapman

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Sand hill Cranes are exceptionally beautiful birds. They are grey with red and black plumage on their heads. They are very protective of their young and at times can be aggressive. The incubation period is usually between 28 and 32 days with a ... more »

How to Attract Chickadees

By Karen Bridgers

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Lots of people will tell you that chickadees are their favorite feeder birds. They are easily attracted, and can often be hand-tamed. Cheerful as a Christmas card, chickadees are versatile acrobats who can either perch or hang upside-down to ... more »

How to Find the Best Cage for a Cockatiel

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Since your cockatiel will be spending much of its time in its cage, it's important that you select a cage that will make your pet feel comfortable and secure... more »

How to Find Turkey Tracks

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Wild turkeys are large game birds native to the southeastern United States. While most people know turkey as a tasty Thanksgiving soporific, the bird is also an extremely fun animal to track and hunt. Its distinctive track patterns make it easy ... more »

How to Know if a Parrot is the Right Pet for You

By George Sommers

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They TALK! They DO TRICKS! They're SMART & BEAUTIFUL! And they don't have to be taken for walks! How can a parrot be anything but an ideal pet? Well, errrr, in a whole lot of ways; as this owner of a Goffin's cockatoo for nearly 20 years can ... more »

How to Attract Cardinals

By Karen Bridgers

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Cardinals, or "redbirds" as they are often called, are large, sturdy birds that need a sturdy surface to feed from. They often feed on the ground, but a solid feeder filled with their favorite goodies is sure to attract them to your yard... more »

How to Attract Quail

By Karen Bridgers

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Quail are ground-dwelling birds that associate with one another in groups called coveys. They are more common in the southern part of the country, but the range of the Northern Bobwhite - the familiar quail of the East - extends quite far to the ... more »

How to Attract Woodpeckers

By Karen Bridgers

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There are more than 20 species of woodpeckers found in North America. Not all will come to feeders, but there's a good chance that a few species in your area will be responsive if you put out the welcome mat. Have your field guide handy to ... more »

How to Build Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder

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One challenge of nourishing hungry birds during wintertime is keeping the squirrels out of the birdfeed. Squirrels have abundant sources of food but the birds need to eat white millet, milo, cracked corn, suet, sunflower seeds, wheat and other ... more »

How to Identify a Rhea

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The rhea is a large, flightless bird that is native to South America. Rheas belong to the ratite family of birds that includes ostriches, emus and kiwis. Although American ranchers have tried to farm rheas for profit, they have not enjoyed the ... more »

How to Tell an Ostrich From an Emu

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Many people think that the words "ostrich" and "emu" are interchangeable to describe the same bird, but in fact, ostriches and emus are two different animals. Although both can run very fast and lack the ability to fly, there are several ... more »

How to Bring a Hummingbird into Your Home

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A spider was spinning a web on our sliding glass doors. This continued for a while. It covered one-half of one of the sliding glass doors. My husband wanted to see just how big it would get. I came home one day to find a hummingbird trapped in ... more »

How to care for a single lovebird

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When one of a pair of lovebirds dies, it is all you can do to prevent the other from becoming ill or dying itself... more »

How to Identify a Mockingbird

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To the untrained eye, mockingbirds are all but indistinguishable from many other small birds. They do not do not possess extraordinary dietary, mating or living requirements. The key to identifying a mockingbird is observe its physical ... more »

How to See Wild Parrots in the US of A

By George Sommers

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Wild parrots cavorting among the treetops: it's a sight you could spend thousands of dollars on and travel thousands of miles to see. OR you might just find wild parrots living in your own backyard..... more »

How to Birdhouses/ building for a specific species

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No single size house fits all birds. Adjusting the dimensions, one design can be used for several species... more »

How to Buy a Bird

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Birds make wonderful companions, but they aren't the right pet for everyone. Learn all you can before buying a bird to make sure that you and your pet will be happy together... more »

How to Buy a Bird Carrier

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If you own a bird and spend a lot of time traveling, you might want to keep your pet with you rather than place it in the hands of a sitter. A bird carrier will make traveling more pleasurable for both of you... more »

How to Buy a Cockatiel

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Cockatiels are very social birds that make great companions. Bring one into your home and allow it to become a part of your family... more »

How to Buy a Bird Feeder

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The cardinals, finches and other wild birds that flock around your home are searching for food. Wooded areas and grassy spots on your property offer a limited amount of food for these colorful birds in the spring and summer. You can draw a ... more »

How to Buy Bird Baths

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A bird bath invites a variety of local birds to drink, bathe and socialize with fellow birds in a friendly environment. You need to think about your home's exterior design and the needs of regional species before you choose from among the ... more »

How to Identify a Cuckoo

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There are 127 species of birds in the cuckoo family, one of them the infamous road runner. While endowed with fine singing voices, these birds wouldn't win any congeniality contests. Many cuckoos are "brood parasites," which means they don't ... more »

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