In this article, I look at how to differentiate between male and female dark-eyed juncos in terms of morphology and behavior Do you know what the most common forest bird is in North America? The dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis) is a sparrow-like songbird found in the continent’s conifer and mixed forests where it nests. Famously, … Read more
Who doesn’t love the smell of popcorn? Just as we find this snack to be appealing, so do our birds. But can cockatiels eat popcorn, or is it toxic in some way to them? Popcorn brings a lot of things to mind for us. A large tub of buttered snacks to sit through a movie … Read more
We all love that crunchy green veggie in our salads and burgers, but can cockatiels eat celery too? Are the leaves, stalks, and other parts of this vegetable safe? As responsible pet owners, ensuring our feathered friends receive a well-rounded diet is important. We often hear about adding organic celery to our diet as a … Read more
Cockatiels aren’t messy per se – but they do generate a lot of dust. Sometimes, they can be destructive, though. Keep an eye out because it could be a sign of a larger problem. Owning a pet bird is great, but it can quickly become a nightmare if the bird is destructive and you aren’t … Read more
In this article, I will look at why your cockatiels puff up sometimes and what you can do to soothe them if they are stressed or defensive. Cockatiels, like many other birds, puff up their feathers when feeling strong emotions such as stress, excitement, or aggression. Puffing up may help a pet cockatiel regulate its … Read more
If your cockatiel is facing the wall most of the time when you are around, it’s got to be quite disconcerting. Why is it doing this? I will try to address this strange behavior in the article below. Cockatiels are birds that engage in a wide range of behaviors in several different situations. Every action … Read more
Is it ok to leave your cockatiel behind if you go on trips often? Can cockatiels live alone, or is it better to get them a companion? I cover answers to such questions in this article. Cockatiels are intelligent birds and hence, need social interaction and mental stimulation to remain healthy. A solitary bird that … Read more
Is your cockatiel making weird noises, and you don’t know why? From contact calls to squeaking, warbling, muttering, chirping, and more – I will cover all sorts of sounds your feathered friend might make in the article below. Any sort of strange behavior from your feathered friend can easily arouse curiosity or fear. You might … Read more
If you did not clip your bird’s wings and your cockatiel flew away, this guide will tell you what you can do – immediately as well as when time goes by. Losing your pet is indeed a very frightening and stressful situation. Cockatiel owners have to always make sure their feathered friend is secure in … Read more
If you find your cockatiel hissing at you all of a sudden, there is a good reason to be disconcerted. I will discuss why this happens, and what all you should do in this guide. Like all pet parents, bird owners need to understand the behavior of their feathered friends to be able to cater … Read more