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Buying a pet macaw is a lifelong commitment. Macaws are intelligent, loyal and rewarding companions that benefit from a watchful eye to train them well.

Macaws are some of the most popular pet birds. These large members of the parrot family are beautifully colored and make excellent family pets.

Macaws can be quite challenging, especially for the first time bird owner. The Hahn's Macaw is a smaller, but equally delightful, alternative to the larger macaws.

The Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville, NC offers visitors the opportunity to see several varieties of exotic and domestic birds. Learn more about and see these beautiful birds.

5 minutes away from downtown Copan, Macaw Mountain allows visitors a view into the world of exotic birds amidst a natural botanical garden.

African Greys, eclectus and cockatoos are susceptible to feather plucking, although macaws and other pet parrots pluck too. Learn how to deal with feather plucking.

A parrot is a great pet, but require more work than most pets. From the huge cockatoo and macaw to the humble budgie and lovebird, parrots have very special needs.

Everyone's seen shoulder parrots in pirate movies. Letting pet parrots sit on your shoulder is a dangerous practice that can lead to parrot bites.

Offering fertilized parrot eggs for sale online is a popular variation on the Cameroon pet scam. Even with egg incubators fertile parrot eggs are difficult to transport.

There are four basic categories that you should research in order to ensure that you are choosing a pet bird who you take care of and love for years to come.

Bird toys come in a variety of materials. Plastic toys or wood toys, which is appropriate for your parrot and why?

Whether you're looking for an eclectus, macaw, or sun conure, consider the source when buying a parrot. Finding a good bird breeder today saves parrot owners grief later.

Located 90 km west of San José on the banks of Río Tárcoles, Carara is popular with birdwatchers because of its richness in both rainforest and dry forest species.

When deciding on a parrot or pet bird cage, it is important to look at the overall size, the bar thickness, the bar spacing and whether or not there is a play area.

There are many bad reasons to buy a parrot, whether the bird is a little sun conure or a giant macaw. Here are a few reasons not to purchase a pet parrot.

Pet parrots are like children: they need to play. Foraging and puzzle toys also allow pet birds to engage in natural behavior that promotes a parrot's mental wellbeing.

The Cameroon pet scam offers to sell exotic animals or rare pet birds (such as the hyacinth macaw). The scam targets prospective pet owners searching online forums.

Birds might have small brains, but they are uncommonly intelligent.

Why travel the world to get a glimpse of exotic bills, beaks and feathers when you can just head to Steel Town?

In Brazil, a country that hosts the Amazon and some of the world's best beaches, Bonito an ecotourism delight in Mato Grosso do Sul, is the town they call Pretty.

Located in Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul in southern Brazil, the Pantanal-the world's largest wetlands-offers a smorgasbord of wildlife to feast eyes on.

Parrots are not animals to be bought, resold or given away when it does not work out. Parrots are intelligent animals, deserving of research before being added to a home.

The eclectus parrot is a medium sized parrot with a talking ability that rivals the African grey. Unlike other parrots male and female eclectus are easily identified.

Koko B. Ware is the sixth person set to be an inductee in the WWE Class of 2009. Read on to find out what made The Birdman Hall of Fame material.

Sun conures are small, colorful South American parrots similar in shape and behavior to macaws. Find out more information about sun conure care, diet and behavior.

When we think of Papercrafting we think of the graceful origami cranes. Papercrafting has come a long way since then.

Illegal animal trafficking has become a serious worldly problem. Pet birds and exotic pets are very popular, however many of them are acquired illegally.

The Cristalino Jungle Lodge in Brazil offers a perfect bird-watching holiday for tourists, birders and ornithologists, with birding from trails and an observation tower.

Purchasing a pet bird isn't just a matter of what you like - it should be carefully planned and armed with research. Some birds live to be 40 years old.

Rainforest, wildlife, beaches, and rivers surround the Gulfo Dulce in Costa Rica. Each community offers travelers a unique experience.

Iguassu Falls National Park in Brazil features adventure tours, boat rides, a canyon walk and is located next to a bird park.

Kuala Lumpur's World-Beating Free Flight Bird Park brings the tourist closer to exotic species found in the tropics. Close to the city centre, this is a great excursion

Enjoy a great family day out at the new attractions designed for the very young at UK and European theme parks

Iguazu Falls may be one of the natural wonders of the world, but the Bird Park, next to the park entrance, is also well worth an afternoon detour when visiting the area.

Brazil's 54,000 miles of wetlands are home to an embarrassment of exotic species as well as creatures that look vaguely familiar--even when they aren't .

The only Amazon jungle lodge inside the borders of Tambopata National Reserve in Southeastern Peru, Explorer's Inn has been attracting wildlife enthusiasts for decades.

An inexpensive, worthwhile jungle excursion definitely involves a visit to AmaZOOnico in Ecuador's rainforest. It is a special jungle zoo rehabilitating local wildlife.

Adding a new parrot to a house with existing birds increases the risk of spreading avian diseases. Protect your flock with proper quarantine practices.

Choosing the right perch or perches is important to ensure your pet bird's comfort and avoid serious orthopedic problems as your parrot or other companion bird ages.

Parque Nacional Corcovado is one of the world's premier wildlife watching destinations and one of the most biodiverse places in the world.

For those looking for a jungle adventure south of the border, Costa Rica's pristine Osa Peninsula may be the closest ticket to vacationing Tarzan-style.

Feeding seed diets is not appropriate for parrots and other psitticine birds. Formulated diets are more complete. Foraging is a valuable tool in feeding pet birds also.

A spotlight on FOTA Wildlife Park, located just east of Cork City, Ireland - an amazing place to visit whether you're 8 or 80!

Tired of gambling? Out of money? It's time to take advantage of all of the wonderful free things there are to do in Las Vegas.

While many people may be familiar with Ecuador's famous Galapagos Islands, great adventures can also be experienced in Ecuador's rainforest in the Amazon River Basin.

Hasbro Games, a Milton Bradley company, is famous for children's games and in combination with Nick Jr's Diego character, this is a great toddler counting activity.

Volunteers who want to save the rainforest can do it in many ways; they can work at one of the wide range of programs in the Amazon River Basin or Galapagos Islands.

Colourful birds, huge butterfly house, orchid garden and spectacular waterfalls plus the luxurious Peace Lodge, 1 of 6 "Small Distinctive Hotels of Costa Rica".

Training pet parrots is only possible if you've gained the parrot's trust. Learn how to slowly acclimatize a parrot to your presence.

Ecuador's "Oriente" is reputed to contain more diverse plant and animal life than any other jungle in the world. With its ratio of species per area, it ranks number one.