Like many exotic animals now established in South Florida, monk parakeets entered the country as pets, flew their coops and earned a reputation as a public nuisance. Not only do the raucous birds nest ...

Parakeets are one of the most popular types of pet birds, with many varieties across the globe. Each species has a unique story and fascinating characteristics. They also have different colored ...

My first pet was a colorful parakeet named Joey, a comedic little character that used to perch on his toy bicycle with my mother’s help and ride around the kitchen table. Readers who are old enough to ...

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 ...

Rescuers report birds most vulnerable during breeding season as poachers raid nests to capture chicks Bengaluru’s parks and gardens are home to vibrant parakeets that showcase the city’s rich urban ...

Black-capped chickadees, dark-eyed juncos and cardinals congregate around a backyard feeder as birdseed falls to the grass like sprinkles. Suddenly, from the sky comes a flash of vivid green and blue, ...

Parakeets are very intelligent birds and can even be trained to speak. These qualities make them among the most sought after pets. Representative image CHENNAI: Parakeets are very intelligent birds ...

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 ...

A parakeet was able to escape from the pocket of its captor and has reclaimed its perch at a Jacksonville pet store.