Beak Speak

A Plea for  Communication Between Those Who Study Birds in the Wild and Those Who Live With Companion Birds “Are you interested in...

Let's start with terminology. In animal training, “behavior” is distinct from “tricks.” With dogs, behavior refers to an action designed...

Ideally, a parrot should spend some time outdoors, breathing fresh air, soaking up the sun, listening to wild birds, and exercising in...

Picture your house: living room, dining room, kitchen, family room or office space, bathrooms, bedrooms, garage.... If you've got one or...

Read this BEFORE your bird is lost!Too often I have seen someone walk around outdoors with an unclipped, unleashed parrot on hand or...

Our fascination with parrots often focuses on their ability to both mimic and use human words. We should be awed by the vocal capability...

In the world of dog and cat adoption, placement in a forever home is a realistic goal. In the world of companion parrots, the forever...

Actually, it's best to follow the lead of the scouting motto - “Be prepared!” Start researching your options when you have time, not when...

Tired of the same old same old? You and your parrot have a wonderful relationship: you're comfortable with each other and you want to be...

I really should have known better. I’ve lived with Murphy for almost 30 years, having bought her for $800 at a bird mart when she was a...

Here in the U.S, when teens think they want to bring a baby into this world, they are often given dolls that cry, wet, demand food, and...

How many years were dinosaurs the dominant creature on Earth? About 165 million years. The “Age of Dinosaurs,” called the Mesozoic Era of...