Cartoons have us believing certain pet combos can't work. Whether it's instincts or genetic predispositions (like predators and others prey), we're hardwired to think some animals can't coexist. Tessa ...

When Carli Jeffrey taught her budgie to mimic the noises of everyone”s favorite astromech droid – sorry R4 but it”s true – little did she realize the monster she was creating. It only took a few days ...

When you’re looking for a small bird as a pet, parakeets or budgies are generally recommended. The truth is that a budgie is a parakeet! It can be quite confusing, but only in the U.S. is a budgie ...

Strolling through St. Paul’s Phalen Park last fall with some birdwatching friends, I heard an unusual bird call, repeated several times. Following the sounds to an oak tree, we were startled to see ...