Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Steve Satushek / The Image Bank via Getty Images Small animals are popular with children and adults for many reasons. They're cute ...

Lovebird is a casual name often given to a group of small parrots native to Africa. As the name would imply, it is most often recommended to get these birds in pairs due to their incredibly social ...

When it comes to speech, parrots have the gift of gab. And the way the brains of small parrots known as budgerigars bestow this gift is remarkably similar to human speech, researchers report March 19 ...

Birds can be much more than just beautiful creatures in a cage. For many pet lovers, birds become cherished companions responsive, affectionate, and even playful. While not all birds crave human ...

Parakeets are one of the most popular choices for pets. While the term "parakeet" encompasses over a hundred species of small parrots, for most people, it’s synonymous with one specific species: the ...