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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

Eider

Defines the term “eider” as a type of duck, including examples of eider species.

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.

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.

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