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Birds are everywhere. Why not start really watching them?Sometimes, all it takes is a “spark bird” to open the door. A bird, seen well, so unexpectedly beautiful and interesting that it cracks you wide open. Bird Watching For Dummies is a spark book, teaching you all you need to know about this fun, affordable, and accessible hobby.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-31-2025
Bird watching can connect you to nature and to a community, provide adventure and a lifelong treasure hunt, take you off the beaten path, and add richness to your life. Warning: Bird watching is addictive — but in a good way! Many people enjoy feeding and watching the birds that visit their yards; others are drawn to see new species, and since there are roughly 10,000 bird species in the world, the potential for adventure is limitless!
Article / Updated 03-22-2023
Tornado, earthquake, hurricane, fire, flood — if you were faced with any of these and had to leave your home, would you know how to help your bird? Disaster-planning experts advise you to take your pets with you when told to evacuate, but that plan isn’t as easy as it sounds. 500px/Getty ImagesThe strikingly beautiful blue and gold macaw hails from South and Central America.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 04-08-2022
Cockatiels, those small, colorful members of the parrot family, can be excellent pets. They’re generally friendly, inquisitive, and charming. If you choose to include a cockatiel in your family, you want to keep your bird safe from toxic substances and plants and provide ongoing care for your feathered friend, especially in the wing and toenail departments.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-08-2022
Parakeets are engaging and intelligent birds, which probably explains the many websites devoted to them and their interests. These birds need protection from some common household items and natural predators, and if your parrot and your child share a house, you need to teach your child how to make friends with your parrot.
Explore the wide world of finches Finches For Dummies is your entry into the fascinating world of finches. Canaries are probably the most well-known type of finch, but finches are a widely diverse species of birds. They actually encompass several hundred different types of birds, including Gouldians, goldfinches, zebra finches, and owl finches.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 09-20-2021
After you've decided on finches as companions, discover how to get them to bathe for their health and well-being. Learn how to sprout nutritious seeds for your finches and how to assemble an avian-focused first aid kit in case of emergencies. Photo by David Clode on UnsplashSprouting seeds for finchesSprouted seeds, a nutritious treat for finches, are particularly good during molting and breeding phases and for fledglings just learning to eat.
Tweet, tweet, parakeet! Your one-stop resource when you're ready to bring home a budgieThere are lots of perks to owning a parakeet (also known as a budgie). This book introduces you to your beautiful budgie buddy and prepares you to give that bird a home that other avian companions will envy. Perfect for first-time bird owners and seasoned bird parents, Parakeets For Dummies offers expert advice on adopting a parakeet and introducing it to other fur or feathered babies you might have.
Article / Updated 05-19-2021
Keeping a parrot safe and healthy can be a full-time job. It’s a good idea to teach (or socialize, more accurately) your parrot to understand or get used to things that can save their life someday. Here are 10 things that all parrots should know. Photo by Bonnie ZimmermanThis wild macaw not only enjoys flying, it needs to fly for survival.
Article / Updated 05-19-2021
Adoption is a fantastic way to acquire your bird. In fact, lots of wonderful birds end up in rescue, maybe because their guardian died or someone in the home became allergic to feather dander. Sometimes a person simply gets too many birds and needs to thin the flock because of a move or lifestyle shift. Sometimes a person’s new spouse, partner, or baby can’t tolerate the bird for whatever reason.
