Emily Foster

Overview You may picture a vibrant bird perched on someone's shoulder when you think of a parrot. But in the untamed regions of our world, there are parrots so big they resemble mythological animals rather than common backyard birds. Some are well-known for being the heavyweights of the forest floor, while others are renowned for their amazing length and gorgeous blue feathers. There are actually two different ways to determine which parrot is the largest in the world, depending on whether...

Overview It's an exciting milestone to bring a new bird into your home. Your new pet deserves a name as vibrant as its feathers, whether it's a big, majestic parrot or a tiny, chirping budgie. One of the first steps to creating a lasting relationship with your pet is naming them. While some choose names that capture the essence of a bird's personality, others draw inspiration from the vivid hues of its wings. To assist you in finding the ideal name for your feathered family member, we have...

Sleep: Sleep is perhaps the most underrated when it comes to bird care. Birds have a light sensitivity unlike human beings. In their natural habitat, birds live by the rhythm of the sun. Disruption of this cycle leads to stress and health disorders quickly enough. The amount of solitary sleeping time pet birds require daily is between 10 and 12 hours. Light exposure, televisions, and other noise within the home can interrupt sleeping cycles. When these pets do not get enough rest, it causes...