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How to Identify an Egyptian Cobra

The Egyptian cobra is responsible for more human deaths from snake bite than any other snake in the world. This is due to the large numbers of Egyptian cobras that live in and around people. Learn how to identify the Egyptian cobra as the ultra-venomous snake it is.

Hyperphagia

Defines the term "hyperphagia" as it relates to bird behavior and migration, with tips for how backyard birders can help hyperphagic birds.

Hummingbird Communication

As the smallest and often most brightly colored birds in our backyards, hummingbirds have become some of the most beloved members of the avian kingdom. Despite their jewel-toned plumage and diminutive size, these birds conceal a fearsome disposition that earned them a mythic status in ancient cultur

All About the Blue-Winged Teal

Details about the blue-winged teal, including identification, range, behavior, diet and reproduction. Includes photos.

Bird Supply Basics - What to Look For in Your Bird Cage

People who keep pets absolutely love and adore them, especially those who have feathered pets. You might feed your bird regularly, play with it, make it sing; make it speak but have you ever thought about how comfortable the bird is inside its cage?

How to Lay and Crumble Chicken Feed

Feeding chickens a proper diet while using the proper technique is a major component in the success a person will have raising chickens. There are a number of different types of feed suitable for chickens and several different ways to administer it. The diet chosen for your chickens is dependent upo

Spring Cleaning Is For The Birds

Is your backyard ready to greet the spring birds? Our tips will help you attract bluebirds, hummingbirds, orioles, purple martins and other songbirds that may call your backyard home. We will help you bring nature to your yard!

Toucan's Diet

While Sam the Toucan has made that species of bird popular, we all know that toucans don't eat fruit loops. In reality, the bird with the distinctive multi-colored beak feeds on things common to its natural habitat.

Buff-Bellied Hummingbird

Detailed bird profile of the buff-bellied hummingbird: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes conservation information and tips for how to attract buff-bellied hummingbirds.

Purple Martins Diet

Purple martins nest in man-made cavities, such as gourds and birdhouses. They feed on flying insects. Contrary to some advertised claims, they do not eat many mosquitoes. Martins can be trained to eat food supplied by their human hosts.

Difference Between a Male & Female Parakeet

Determining whether a parakeet is a male or a female is not always cut and dry; while most parakeets are sexually dimorphic, others are not so. This means that some parakeets will display indications of their gender while others will be harder to determine. There are a number of hints that will let

How Do I Choose The Best Pet Song Bird?

There is a large assortment of beautiful and intelligent song birds out there for you to bring home as a long-term pet. From tiny chirping finches and cute canaries to massive macaws, the number of options can be overwhelming. You have to take into account your personal preferences when comparing bi

How to Make a Gord Birdhouse

Birds, especially Purple Martins, flock to gourd birdhouses. Nesting birds begin to look for a place to call home during the early spring. You can help them find it by placing birdhouses throughout your yard or garden. You can easily make your own gourd birdhouse with a few simple tools, tips and te

How to Build a Nest

Birds build nests in order to provide a safe, warm and comfortable haven to reproduce and protect their eggs until they hatch into healthy young, and also to care for the young until they are old enough to explore the world on their own. The nest may serve many purposes including hiding or camouflag

Lovebird Diet

Lovebirds can be loving and intelligent pets. They are second smallest species of parrot, and they are easily trained and when they are socialized from a young age, they are very friendly toward humans. If you are thinking about keeping lovebirds as pets, it is important to know their dietary needs.