The definitiion of the term "brooding" as it relates to birds of breeding age.

Domestic ducks may eat corn and specialized feed, but what do ducks eat in the wild? These omnivorous birds have an interesting and varied diet.

Lead poisoning kills hundreds of birds each year, but where does the lead come from and what does it do to the birds? Once you answer these questions, you can take steps to stop lead poisoning in birds.

Pionus parrots are a common type of pet bird. These brightly colored parrots are usually intelligent, friendly and quiet, making them a good choice for someone looking for an agreeable pet. These parrots are also relatively easy to care for, compared to other parrots. There are eight types of Pio

While we often take songbirds for granted, we usually miss their cheerful chirps and whistles on days of bad weather or low temperatures. The musical songs of these birds provide us with the first glimpse of spring and when their songs become few late in the year, we know that winter is just around

Kitchen Hacks For Parrot Lovers

Parakeets are found in Asia, Australia, Central and South America and Africa. There are about 120 species, plus subspecies, and Australia alone has more than 30 different species. Budgies are commonly kept as pets. Parakeets are colorful, intelligent and friendly. Given the proper care, a healthy pa

Having success raising egg layer hens? Then why not try White Cornish chicken for meat? These birds are hefty, grow fast, and are ready to eat in 6 weeks. They eat a higher protein feed than the laying hens and require being raised as a flock in their own coop. They are much slower, get bigger fa

A hand-raised conure will have little or no fear, and should respond well to human attention. Encourage the young conure to feed from your hand at every opportunity, often with the cage door open, so that it will have no fear of your presence. Check that all doors and windows are closed.

Causing skin irritation, feather damage, scales and excessive preening, feather mites can create severe problems for birds they inhabit. Unfortunately, most any bird or avian species is at risk of contracting mites, states avianweb.com. Mites are typically spread by contact between infected birds or

The macaw is a smart, inquisitive and an impressive-looking bird native to South America. These birds have exotic and vibrant colored feathers, a large head, strong beak and a long tail. The macaw, the largest birds in the parrot family, loves to socialize and can be an excellent choice as a compani

Even as civilization expands into the wooded areas, humans come into contact with the native animals more and more frequently. Understanding what some animals need to survive may help humans preserve some of the balance that is tipped when woodland areas begin to get destroyed. Saving a handful of t

Doves are a part of the Columbidae bird family. The mourning dove, also known as the turtle dove, is the most abundant dove species in North America. Its population is sustained by prolific breeding -- dove couples can raise up to six squabs (hatched young) a year. Male doves begin the courtship pro

Reaching MaturityEagles are not ready to mate until they reach maturity. This happens as early as age 4. Eagles may live until the age of 30, and like humans, they choose a mate and stick with that partner for life. When one of the birds die, the other may find a new mate.PreparationWhen...

Parakeets are highly social birds and require a companion or two so that they are not lonely or bored when the owner is not available. In general, parakeets will get along with many birds, but it is important to avoid putting a parakeet with a territorial bird because the other bird might attack th

There are approximately 10,000 different living bird species around the world. Each unique ecosystem plays home to a different collection of bird species, from the two-inch bee hummingbird to the North African ostrich, which can weigh up to 340 pounds. You can identify most birds around the world by

Humans have a natural tendency to decorate and make things better. We like adorning our houses with all sorts of frills and ornaments. During the holiday seasons, we put up whatever decorations are necessary for the current festivities. Neighbors sometimes even compete as to the lavishness of their

You can start to raise ducklings in cardboard boxes, although be aware that cardboard absorbs moisture and deteriorates within a few days. Therefore you will need to replace the cardboard box every day or two and dispose of the used one. Ducklings splash water to groom themselves, even if you have q

Attracting wild birds to backyard bird feeders keeps many people entertained. Not only is it a fun challenge to see what birds you can bring to your bird feeders, but it is also enjoyable to watch the birds from a nearby vantage point as they feed and preen in your yard. Unfortunately, often a backy