There are 19 bones in a Flamingo’s neck. Their vibrant colour actually depends on carotenoid pigments found in the food they eat Caribbean Flamingos are the only Flamingos…

The Ostrich only has two toes, while all other birds have three or four. In some places, there are ostrich races where people ride on the backs of…

Emus are curious birds known for following and watching other animals and humans The emu is the largest bird native to Australia. It is the second-largest bird in…

Budgies can store sound sequences in their memory and are said to be able to pick up on human words and phrases easily and even use them in…

The toucan is actually a relative of the woodpecker. One of the most frequent questions asked about the toucan is “Do they talk?” No they do not The…

Cockatiels have a distinct round orange area on both ears that are often referred to as “cheddar cheeks” The cockatiel is also known as the Quarrion or the…

The Indian Peafowl is the national bird of India and is protected in that country. In the Hindu religion, the peafowl is a sacred bird because the spots…

Pekin ducks are a type of large-breed, white-feathered, dabbling duck that was domesticated over 2000 years ago. Although the location of their origin is often disputed, most agree…

Besides being chatty and social, military macaws are large parrots that have a reputation for being pleasant, even-tempered pet birds. Ideally, if it is hand-fed from birth, it can form…

The African grey parrot is one of the most talented talking/ mimicking birds on the planet, giving it quite a reputation among bird enthusiasts. Not only do bird keepers…