New York City parrot shop owner Queron Romain gets over a dozen requests per month to re-home birds whose elderly owners have become sick. Other times, the birds outlive their owners altogether.

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 ...

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 ...

Quick Take Wild finches can be petted, but it is generally discouraged due to fear, stress, and potential harm to feathers or ...

TAMPA, Fla (BLOOM) – Owning a pet bird can be a rewarding experience, but it comes with responsibilities that potential bird owners must understand. Birds are intelligent, social animals that thrive ...

Sitting in the sunlit garden room, a small, light green parakeet gently climbs onto the outstretched finger of Gabe Cooper. Mr. Pickles, he’s called. The little bird is known at the facility for ...

ABC Birds commemorates over 35 years of ensuring that every bird and every bird owner receives the best possible care. Such a milestone is remarkable in a landscape where many businesses struggle to ...