Bird Mural Depicts Avian History
Be amazed by the huge bird mural at Cornell University. It depicts birds across the world in their true sizes, and a website lets you interact with it.
Inside Pepperberg’s Lab: Getting Parrots To Exercise
Exercise is particularly important for our parrots, as most conditions in captivity are extremely different from the lives they live in the wild.
Psittacosis: What Bird Owners Need to Know
Psittacosis is a disease that can be transmitted to people from birds and vice versa, so learn all you can to protect your bird from it.
The Desert Cardinal: Beauty In the Desert
Do male and female Desert Cardinals differ in looks? Learn this and other fun facts about this lesser-known, southern counterpart to the Northern Cardinal.
Inside Dr. Pepperberg’s Lab: Parrot Picture Day
Dr. Pepperberg gives a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of getting parrots to pose during photo shoots, where props and distractions abound.
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Pet Bird Owners Can Find New Uses For These Recyclables
From using newspaper as cage liner, cardboard as chew toys, to wadded-up paper to hide foraging treats, we bird owners can be quite creative in our thriftiness.
Voice/Sound Changes In Pet Birds
A voice change or lack of vocalization can signal a health problem in birds.
Bird Food Guide
Balance is key for any bird’s diet. Learn about whether pellets or seeds are best for your birds, good fruits and veggies, and snacks.
Yearly Checkups
Lafeber Company encourages you to take all of your pets to see the Vet every year.
Quick Links for Popular Pet Birds
Sun Conure
Blue Macaw
Scarlet Macaw
Green Cheek Conure
Zebra Finch
Umbrella Cockatoo