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Birdwatching
Birdwatching (or birding) is the activity of watching wild birds in their natural habitat. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service survey reveals that 51.3 million Americans watch birds. It can be done in your backyard, a park or a nature reserve. It is a great way to connect with nature and can be done with […]
The Cost of Having a Bird
The cost of the bird itself can be a small expense or the biggest one depending on your choice of species. A parakeet can be about $20 while a Macaw can be thousands of dollars. The initial cost of equipment also varies greatly with the size of the bird you choose. Cages can be as […]
Why Do Birds Have Beaks?
Birds‘ beaks function the same way that jaws do in other animals. Jawbones and teeth are heavy and birds need to be lightweight so they can fly. That’s why they have beaks instead. Different species of birds have differently shaped beaks. Each bird has a beak suited to the type of food it eats. For […]



