Most birds do not make their own color pigments. Instead, they get them from their diets. Cardinals, for instance, get their bright red feathers from snacking on berries and seeds that contain ...

From the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro to the shoulders of pirates: parrots are synonymous with color for people across the world. In a study published in the journal Science, scientists from The ...

Thinking of adding a new pet to your family? If dogs, cats, or guinea pigs are not the right fit, consider birds! Some species are highly interactive, and a few can even mimic human speech.

Avian enthusiast Emil Schachtzabel (1850-1941) was fascinated by the wide variety of hybrid pigeon breeds that fanciers ...

Parrots are unique among birds in how they produce the pigmentation that makes their vibrant feathering. It turns out a ...

Their feathers are more of an olive-brown color with tinges of red ... They were once prized pets and could live up to 29 ...

Advertisement Members of the public were urged to report any sightings of the colorful birds, but not attempt to capture them, as the parrots could become spooked and fly further from their home.

You don't need to plant just pink and red flowers to attract hummingbirds. Try these gorgeous purple blooms to bring the ...

The spread of bird flu to household pets marks a significant development in an outbreak that has primarily affected poultry and cattle. A map posted on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA ...

Multi-pet and multi-policy discounts are available. Who’s this for? Nationwide is one of the only providers that covers animals other than dogs or cats — including birds, reptiles, rabbits ...

Amy Danise is the managing editor for the insurance section at Forbes Advisor, which encompasses auto, home, renters, life, pet, travel, health and small business insurance. She is a highly ...