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About Birds:

Birds are winged creatures that make great pets and are popular throughout the world.



Birds come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from the hummingbird which is about two inches in size to the massive ostrich which can be as large as ten feet. Unlike most animals, birds had developed during the Jurassic period and though in that time, birds were not yet completely evolved from their reptilian ancestors, they were winged and their body structure was a lot like the modern day birds.
Birds have feathers that cover their body and help streamline the pressure and direction of the flow of air. These feathers are crucial in their flight.



They have a hard beak with no teeth and they lay eggs. They have a high metabolism rate, a four chambered heart and a light weight skeleton which is crafted in a manner that makes it easy for the bird to fly.
Most birds can fly, however there are birds like the ostrich, kiwis, and penguins that cannot fly. There are a number of species of birds that use tools to manufacture various things.



Some birds are also extremely social and have developed communication methods to transmit their cultural knowledge.

Birds Species:


A lot of species of birds migrate to warmer regions in cold weather, flying over great distances. They are extremely social and are able to communicate with each other using signals, visual presentations, and songs. They practice cooperative breeding, flocking, and many other social activities. They are monogamous at least for a single season.
Since the time that man has begun to domesticate animals, birds have been fascinating to him. Birds make attractive pets albeit different from the regular cats and dogs. There are more than 10,000 species of birds known to man and choosing a pet can be very difficult. While choosing a bird to keep as a pet, there are many things that need to be considered. There is a lot of literature available on bird facts. Birds belong in the sky and if you are planning to cage them and keep them as a pet, it is important to make sure that you are ready to spend some time with them. Buying a single bird can often be a wrong decision.
Keeping birds like a canary or a finch is simpler when you are not at home much. However, if you are investing a lot of money in an exotic bird, you should either buy them in pairs or make sure that you spend a good amount of time with the bird. Exotic birds, though preferred by many, have a different set of needs and therefore may require more time and attention.

 
  Submitted on July 13, 2010  
 
 
 

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