Category: Pet Bird Behavior & Training

When your pet bird uses its mouth on you, you may just be being “beaked” rather than bitten. Birds use their beaks much like feet do – to grasp items and maintain balance; “beaking” is the correct term. It is important to distinguish between beaking and biting so you can […]

There’s no such thing as an evil bird; however, some birds may be fearful or have emotional problems that lead them to want to avoid being handled. When one of these fearful or emotionally damaged birds becomes part of your pet population, this could create problems for both owner and […]

At night, most animals– including humans– tend to lie down naturally on their backs, sides or stomachs for sleep. Birds differ significantly as their feathers, wings and beaks all contribute to how they sleep in different environments; learning more about their sleep habits may provide you with clues to any […]