People have been keeping birds as pets and companions for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and many other older civilizations kept birds as pets. It seems only natural for ...

Attracting colorful songbirds to your yard is certainly an enjoyable experience, but some species can create more problems than they are worth. Blue jays, with their beautiful plumage and bold ...

Living Local 15 host Jessica Williams visits Smooth Roose, Owner of Double R Exotics Parakeet Encounter, to learn how everyone can get in the aviary and close up with beautiful parakeets at the Fort ...

How does iridescence work? From rainbow bubbles to beautiful birds, bugs, and gemstones. Why is a soap bubble rainbow? What makes an oil slick beautiful? Iridescent colors, which transform depending ...

It's always fun to watch birds perched on your backyard trees or feeding stations. And if they happen to be a rare sight in your area? You could easily spend a few hours looking up their ID, logging ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Parrots are among the most vibrant and loquacious birds in ...