My blue fronted Amazon parrot, Tarah, does not have clipped wings. However like many birds that were clipped during the fledging process, he has never quite learned the kind of flight skills that might earn him the title of a “flyer”. I often said “He’s has his flight feathers, but he doesn’t fly.” One day I learned, the hard way, that this wasn’t exactly true. I was visiting my parents as I was moving from

Choosing a pet bird can be an enjoyable experience for the whole family; they can be relaxing after a stressful school or work day and offer great companionship. Budgies are one of the most popular and can be taught to talk. Generally they are very hardy and easy to look after. If properly managed, a budgie can live for up to 10 years. Canaries are another popular pet and come in a variety of colours