More than 11,000 species of birds have been identified to date. Several are kept as house pets, including cockatiels, cockatoos, and other parrot breeds, such as the budgerigar. While the name may ...

Strolling through St. Paul’s Phalen Park last fall with some birdwatching friends, I heard an unusual bird call, repeated several times. Following the sounds to an oak tree, we were startled to see ...

When you’re looking for a small bird as a pet, parakeets or budgies are generally recommended. The truth is that a budgie is a parakeet! It can be quite confusing, but only in the U.S. is a budgie ...

Having a baby changes everything, and there's no sugarcoating the fact that it's an exhausting, challenging, and sometimes overwhelming journey. And, when you're the one who birthed the little one(s), ...

Budgies and smaller Parakeet species don't get the love they deserve, if you ask me. These birds are not always the most talkative, and they may not be the huge parrot of your dreams, but they're a ...

These feathered friends have big vocabularies!