This blue budgie is a playful parakeet with a typical lifespan of 5–10 years. Macaws and cockatoos can live to be 70–80 years old. averess / Getty Images/iStockphoto My middle schooler decided she ...

As cases of bird flu increase, experts are urging pet owners to remain vigilant and take precautions to safeguard their animals from the disease. While avian influenza primarily affects wild and ...

While bird flu has caused outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows in the United States, there have also been dozens of reported cases found in cats. One even died last month in Oregon after contracting ...

When researchers talk about their biggest bird flu fears, one that typically comes up involves an animal — like a pig — becoming simultaneously infected with an avian and a human flu. This creature, ...

Birds can be wonderful pets if raised and handled correctly. There are many types of house birds, but not every bird is appropriate for a pet. Some birds need to live in large flocks to be healthy and ...

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 ...

Will birds use dog hair for building their nests? Find out if experts say you should put out extra pet hair for nesting birds.

The European Union has robust environmental legislation, with the Birds and Habitats Directives playing a particularly important role in protecting wildlife. In contrast, animal welfare legislation – ...