Birds

Did you know? Pigeons are not omnivores and in the wild, they actually eat only very specific foods.

Do birds flee sooner from women? A study shows how human gender affects animals' flight distance.

Do you know how long parakeets live? PETBOOK explains what factors influence their lifespan.

If the birds are chirping too loudly, many owners start to worry if everything is okay with their pets. Possible reasons why.

Budgerigars are not beginner pets. PETBOOK explains the essential questions you should ask yourself before purchasing these birds.

When a canary stops singing, owners quickly become concerned. What could be behind this and when you should see a veterinarian.

PETBOOK author Nina Ponath is familiar with having a pigeon nest on the balcony and explains what to do.

Knowing the sex of a budgerigar is crucial for proper group composition. Here's the detail that reveals it.

When a bird is stressed or sick, it isn't always immediately apparent. A veterinarian explains what owners should watch for.

Tool Use, Perspective Taking, Self-Image: A new analysis reveals that crows and their relatives also possess consciousness.

A study shows that cockatoos can dance over 30 different moves—even without music.

Many corvids, such as crows, stash food for tough times and they remember and later retrieve it intentionally.

Cockatoos in Sydney Learn to Open Public Drinking Fountains–Researchers Study Technique and Social Behavior

Animal rights activist Bianca Wiese talks about life with her owl, Karma, whom she adopted after a dramatic first encounter.

Corvids are considered mysterious and secretive, but they are very intelligent. An ornithologist reveals 7 fascinating facts about Corvids.

The coconut lorikeet is a colorful parrot that is popular as a pet, but poses challenges due to its diet. Read about its care on PETBOOK.

Cockatoos like to season their pasta with a somewhat strange dip - namely vegan blueberry yogurt. This is shown in a study.

Birds and reptiles are two classes of animals, right? No, because they actually belong inseparably together, as researchers have long known.

Diamond doves are very small birds that can be kept as pets. However, they also have special requirements to feel comfortable in human care.

The color of parrot feathers is created in a special way, as studies show. However, the process does not appear to be as unique as expected.

If you keep birds, there is usually no getting around trimming their claws. A veterinarian explains how to cut birds' claws properly.