Birds

Collisions with window panes are considered one of the most common causes of death for birds. Here's why it happens and how to prevent it.

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

Bones as a delicacy and nests as time capsules: PETBOOK explains where bearded vultures live and what they eat.

The house martin is the Bird of the Year 2027. However, a lack of nesting sites and fewer insects threaten this popular harbinger of summer.

Cranes are now heading south: a NABU expert explains their migration, calls, and dances, and the best places to see them.

Do Owls Actually Attack Humans? Owl Expert Stefan Brücher Explains the Truth and How Dangerous Owls Really Are

City pigeons often struggle with mutilated feet. The Taubenhaus Südkreuz e.V. explains the causes and what can be done to help.

PETBOOK explains how birds protect themselves from rain and how this behavior varies among different bird species.

Collecting bird feathers can be costly and even result in fines. Read on to find out why the law is so strict in this regard.

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.

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.