My first pet was a colorful parakeet named Joey, a comedic little character that used to perch on his toy bicycle with my mother’s help and ride around the kitchen table. Readers who are old enough to ...

If you're looking for a small pet with a big heart, a parakeet is a great choice. Parakeets are lively and affectionate and, when given proper care and an ample dose of attention, they'll thrive in ...

Strolling through St. Paul’s Phalen Park last fall with some birdwatching friends, I heard an unusual bird call, repeated several times. Following the sounds to an oak tree, we were startled to see ...

Meet Thiccles, the Parakeet who spins in a blanket while shouting, "I’m a pretty pickle!"—and honestly, same girl, same.

Like many exotic animals now established in South Florida, monk parakeets entered the country as pets, flew their coops and earned a reputation as a public nuisance. Not only do the raucous birds nest ...

One of the most popular pet birds that you could own, the parakeet, is loved around the world. But you might be wondering how long parakeets live. The answer is actually quite surprising, but there ...

This tale of a lost pet has a really tweet ending. A Japanese woman was reunited with her missing pet parakeet Tuesday when the bird began reciting his home address to police. The parakeet, named Piko ...

Rescuers report birds most vulnerable during breeding season as poachers raid nests to capture chicks Bengaluru’s parks and gardens are home to vibrant parakeets that showcase the city’s rich urban ...

HOUSTON — Dozens of pet birds were apparently dumped at a west Houston park. On Wednesday, a group of citizens desperately tried to save them. Kati Krouse says the budgies, which are also known as ...