Birds might be much smaller than a cat or a dog, but they still need special care for a happy, healthy life. Below are several of the factors you should consider before you adopt or purchase a pet ...

Some breeds of pet birds can live for decades, or even as long as some people do. Choose your bird carefully. You may end up providing for them longer than you provided for your children.

While upward of 60 years represents the maximum potential lifespan, many popular large pet birds like those owned by McGay can live until 40 or 50 in captivity, she said.

While upward of 60 years represents the maximum potential lifespan, many popular large pet birds like those owned by McGay can live until 40 or 50 in captivity, she said. She has four macaws, two ...

After putting Chuck in a bedroom, Van Huit set off to knock on doors looking for the bird's owner. Denise Vandal, who lives next door, was surprised when Van Huit told her about his feathered visitor.

This allows the bird to learn to trust the hand and know that the hand is safe. You can purchase the bird and keep it at the store until it's about 3 1/2 months old, when it is ready to be taken home.

In a hilarious video shared on TikTok in July under the username @ariel_calopsit, the gray bird with a bright yellow crest ...