Pet birds are intelligent, affectionate, and rewarding companions. No matter what bird you choose, you need to set up a happy home for him with the right stuff. You also need to keep your bird healthy by performing routine care and knowing what a healthy bird looks like and how he behaves. This friendly guide describes the birds that make the best pets, explains how to select the bird that's best for you, offers tips on bonding with your feathered...

"Describes how to care for a pet bird, compares types of birds, and discusses wild bird behavior as compared to domestic birds in order to help readers decide if a bird is the right pet for them"--Provided by publisher.

Provides the facts, advice, and fascinating insight you need to raise happy, healthy cockatiels.

"Readers will learn how to choose, train, and care for a bird"--Provided by publisher.

"Nine Q&As on pet birds answer elementary inquiries about behavior, body language, and communication. Engaging questions and research-based answers satisfy young animal lovers' curiosity about these feathered friends. A Stay Curious! feature encourages further learning and models media literacy skills. Includes simple infographics, glossary and index"-- Provided by publisher.

"Finches can make a fabulous and exciting addition to your life. Providing the best home for one depends on its shape, size, and temperament. In Finches For Dummies, you get helpful advice on these delightful birds, from choosing the species that's best for you, to planning a comfortable home, and training. Most importantly, with the information and tips provided, you can become a responsible caretaker for your feathered companions, have a fun relationship,...

"Tiki the cockatoo is the Takano family's newest foster pet and thanks to her ear-splitting screeching, the entire neighborhood knows it! Eight-year-old Kaita has to pull out all the tricks to keep the feathered squawker calm and content and find Tiki a forever home before everyone goes crazy! Giggle-inducing illustrations and 1st-person narration bring this noisy early chapter-book adventure to life"--Provided by publisher.

In late nineteenth-century Maine, Clara Dooley gains a friend and uncovers a magical secret that changes her life when she learns to care for the once-feared birds in the aviary attached to the Glendoveer mansion where she lives.

"From where they sleep to what they eat and how you can make them feel at home, this book gives you all the pet care advice you need to become your bird's best pal." - back cover.