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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.

A grey male cockatiel with a yellow face and raised crest perched on a branch.

Here Is How Smart Cockatiels Truly Are

Calling someone a bird brain used to be an insult to their intelligence. Over time, scientists have begun to realize what bird owners have known all along . .

Three green wild type budgerigars perched together on a tree branch.

Why Do Budgies Stand On One Foot?

Budgerigars are also known as budgies or parakeets and are a parrot species from Australia. These birds tend to make great pets and enjoy interacting with

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

Here Is Why Cockatiels Like Shiny Things

Cockatiels are beautiful birds with so many endearing characteristics. One question I’ve always wondered is: why do some of them seem to be attracted to shiny

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