A zebra finch might be the smallest bird on your beginner shortlist, but it’s rarely the quietest cage in the room. These fast, social little birds spend their days flitting between perches, chattering with their flock, and generally living up to their reputation as one of the most active pet birds you can keep. Watch…

A canary bird earns its reputation the moment it opens its beak. There’s a reason this small, unassuming finch has been a favorite pet for over five centuries: nothing else in the bird world sings quite like it. Did you know male canaries can hold a continuous, unbroken song for several seconds, using breathing tricks…

If you’ve spent any time reading about the peach faced lovebird, you already know these small parrots pack a surprising amount of personality into a five-inch frame. They’re curious, chatty, and famous for the way bonded pairs sit pressed together for hours. Watch closely and you’ll notice something else: lovebirds are chewers, explorers, and escape…

Bringing a cockatiel home is an adrenaline-filled moment for you, but for the bird, it is likely the most terrifying day of its life. In the wild, being moved to a new location usually means a predator has caught you. Our goal this week is to prove, through consistent and calm action, that you are…

The Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus), often affectionately known as the “Quarrion” or “Weiro” in its native lands, is far more than just a small parrot. These charming birds are actually the smallest members of the Cacatuidae (Cockatoo) family. Native to the arid and semi-arid regions of Australia, they have conquered the hearts of bird lovers worldwide…