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How to Tell If Leaf Fish Eggs Are Fertilized
Appropriately named for its leaf-like appearance, the carnivorous South American leaf fish (Monocirrhus polyacanthus) only eats live foods and rarely breeds in captivity. Because of the difficulty in breeding these fish, they are rare in the aquarium hobby. This can make seeing their eggs laid on le
Great Tips On Basic Parrot Information
This article explains general parrot information. It goes into detail about how to teach your parrot as well as how to find the right parrot for you.
How to Find Woodpeckers
Want to add woodpeckers to your life list? These tips help you learn how, when and where to find woodpeckers.
When Can Canaries Breed Again?
Canaries are bright yellow songbirds; they are often a favorite choice for pets. Some owners breed their canaries either for pleasure or to make a profit. Whether hobby or profession, its important for an owner to understand when canaries can be bred. A good diet, high in fruits and vegetables, is a
Check Out These Amazing Bird World Records!
How many of these amazing bird physical and behavioral records do you know? You'll be amazed!
Does a Parakeet Need a Nest to Lay an Egg?
The parakeet family includes numerous small and medium-size species of parrots, including budgerigars and ringnecked parakeets. They are ideal avian pets -- easy to care for and very sociable. Breeding any wild animal in captivity is tricky, but under the right conditions, you can have a successful
Cockatiel Behavior
There are a lot of specific cockatiel behaviors that make most of those birds' owners to scratch their head and thing what could that mean. For example, most common question is about cockatiel hissing. Hissing is a natural reaction of your cockatiel when it feels frightened.
The Bird Photography Field Guide
Review of The Bird Photography Field Guide (2011), a compact, comprehensive instructional manual for taking outstanding bird photos.
Pet Birds - The Impact of Domestic Demand on the Natural Habitats of Exotic and Foreign Birds
Bird keeping is a very popular pass-time throughout the world. However the demand for exotic or foreign birds in the past and mankind's increasing intrusion has had a dramatic effect on wild stocks and their natural habitats. Fortunately new laws are being introduced throughout the world in an
Birds of the Wild Make Great Pets
Birds of the wild are fascinating creatures. People devote their spare time to observing wild birds in their natural habitats. That is a good thing.
Sun Conure Parrot As Companion - 5 Tips on Care of Your Pet Conure
So you've decided on a Sun Conure Parrot as a companion. Congratulations! They are sunshiny birds in terms of color and personality.Here are 5 things to provide in their care that will keep them happy and healthy for all the years of their lives.
Interesting Facts on Cockatiel Mutations
Over the past fifty years or so, breeders round the world have managed to make wonderful color mutations from normal grey cockatiels. Some breeders spend their lives experimenting and trying to get the next beautiful color variation. Unlike some other bird species, cockatiels cannot be interbred.
Bird Food Facts
Bird feeding has become a popular hobby in the United States, fueling a need for quality feed for wild birds. Bird feeding ranks second among backyard pastimes, coming in behind only gardening, according to BirdWatchersDigest.com. Birds eat different types of feed, but sticking with the most popular
Birdseed Varieties
Birdseed Varietiesbird seed image by Alison Bowden from Fotolia.comDifferent types of birds prefer different types of seeds, depending on the bird's size, the climate and the nutrition composition of the seed itself. Commercial seed mixes are commonly available in pet stores and gardening...
How to Own a Hawk-Headed Parrot
Bird owners will attest that owning a bird is a huge responsibility. Parrots, especially, do not simply sit in cages and look pretty all day. Birds socialize in the wild and require socialization with humans, whom they see as part of their family. Before welcoming a red fan parrot, also known as a h
Treats for Your Pet Pigeon
Give your pet pigeons treats just like you do your other pets. But first, find out what treats they like.
Bird Breeding - Learn How to Breed Birds
For successful bird breeding you need to set up there environment in a bird aviary. The conditions need to replicate there natural surroundings in the wild so it will be more natural for them to breed. There are other factors to help you birds breed such as time of year and the amount of light they