Category: Everyday

Phat Chicken, a scarlet macaw, went from Maine pet-store mascot to Kentucky sensation, charming crowds around town.

Discover essential tips for parrot-proofing your home, from securing windows and doors to creating safe flight zones, ensuring your free-flying parrot stays safe and healthy indoors.

A rare, intact 80-million-year-old bird fossil from Brazil reveals groundbreaking insights into avian brain evolution, bridging a 70-million-year knowledge gap in bird history.

A recent study reveals the surprising scientific secret behind parrots’ vibrant colors and how one unique process shapes their brilliant feathers.

A new study by Fordham University uses wildlife rehabilitation data to reveal that many birds initially surviving building collisions may later succumb to their injuries, highlighting the need for improved conservation strategies.

In 2017, a couple in Arroyo Grande, California, set up an owl box, and after seven years of waiting, a pair of barn owls finally moved in, beginning a captivating journey captured through live camera feeds.

Is your parrot left-footed or right-footed? In honor of International Left-Handers Day, let’s explore the fascinating world of foot preferences in parrots and other animals.

Discover the fascinating world of “anting,” where over 200 bird species engage in a natural spa-like ritual using ants. Birds apply ants to their feathers to utilize formic acid, a natural chemical that combats feather-destroying parasites.

Meet Wisdom, a 72-year-old albatross on a quest for love at Midway Atoll, surpassing life expectations with a 3.5 million-mile flight record.

Bird watching offers many avenues to deepen appreciation, from nature hikes to clubs, and Bird Buddy adds a tech-friendly option by integrating a camera with a feeder for observing, recording, and streaming bird activities on smartphones.

You might be surprised to learn that birds are sun worshippers too! But their sunbathing rituals are more than just leisurely lounging. Recent studies have uncovered fascinating secrets behind this peculiar behavior exhibited by over 50 bird families.

When people all but vanished from cities during Covid-19 lockdowns, how did urban birds react to this human-free environment? Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Hebel Normal University used acoustic recorders to monitor the behavior of birds in the deserted streets and parks of Tel Aviv. The results might surprise you. See which birds decreased their activities when parks were empty and which flocked to this altered urban landscape.

After living free in New York City’s Central Park for more than a year after escaping the zoo, celebrity owl Flaco suffered fatal injuries after flying into a window, and his fans mourn his loss.

Last February, a Eurasian Eagle Owl named Flaco escaped from his Central Park Zoo enclosure. Though the zoo tried recapturing the apex predator, Flaco thrived after adapting to life freely roaming Central Park. Dubbed a local celebrity, he has flourished in 2023 venturing through the park and at times into Manhattan neighborhoods. Despite initial worries, Flaco demonstrated resilience making New York City his enduring home this past year since his dramatic escape. See how Flaco’s celebrity continues to grow, including having his likeness adorning city artwork, t-shirts, and more.

Chicago’s rippling Aqua Tower’s pioneering bird-safe design steers migratory birds to safety through angled geometry and etched glass barriers. See how new designs aim to transform urban architecture to help guide birds away from window collisions.