People have been keeping birds as pets and companions for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and many other older civilizations kept birds as pets. It seems only natural for ...

People often purchase birds for their color, shape, sound or because it seems you're bringing a little bit of the jungle right into your home. Many a first timer falls in love with a neon colored ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Birds often come with a lot of screeching and squawking, and if you prefer ...

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 ...

Birds often come with a lot of screeching and squawking, and if you prefer the quieter life, you might be wondering what species makes for the quietest pet birds. So, are birds quiet? It depends on ...