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Behavior and Training

Behavior and Training articles from Beauty of Birds: expert, ethical guidance on caring for and training pet birds.

Parrot feathers in red, blue, green, yellow, white and grey arranged into a heart shape on cream paper

4 Reasons Why Your Cockatiel Is Shaking

Cockatiels are great household pets- they’re fun, easy to take care of, and cute, too. However, you may notice some strange behavior in your cockatiel that

Two green ring-necked parakeets facing each other with wings raised on a rooftop ledge

Are Cockatiels Louder Than Budgies?

Both species are not very loud compared to other birds such as the parrot for example. Yet, the cockatiel and the budgie can wrack up the decibels if you are

Close-up of a green and yellow budgie's face and beak.

Here Is How Much Budgie Bites Hurt

Have you ever wondered how much budgie bites hurt? All budgie owners love this little bird with their bright colors and adorable chirps, it is important not

Close-up of a green and yellow budgie showing its barred wing feathers.

6 Reasons Why Your Budgie Is Biting You

You have a cute budgie that you adore dearly. You want to spend time with it, play with it, and more. But come to find that, unfortunately, your budgie is

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