Born wild in the USA. Flocks of wild parrots are making themselves at home - right here in the un-exotic United States. Find out where they came from and how they manage to survive.

Who will pay the vet bill for birds? Want to insure Tweety's health so you can always afford the best of care? Sadly, the choices for parrot owners are few and far from ideal.

Insurance test case. How well does pet insurance stand up to a real-life vet bill? Come along and find out as we take Veterinary Pet Insurance, the largest and oldest insurer, for a spin.

Fiction: "You made me laugh," by Mattie Sue Athan. She hadn't seen him in 10 years. She thought he had died in the blizzard. But there he was, handsome as ever, on her TV screen.

Hero Bird's Evidence Lands Murderer Behind Bars
From Reuters

Feathers fly over Quiznos ad
From Rocky Mountain News.com

Bird owners worried about Newcastle disease
From Daily Breeze

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Bird clubs. Meet fellow owners.

Bird rescue groups. Adopt a bird in need of a good home.

Avian veterinarians. Don't wait until a medical emergency to find a good vet.

Parrot index. Read about the different species.

FAQ. How to care for your parrot.

Hazards. How to make your home safe for your bird.

Glossary. From blood feather to psittacosis, learn the lingo.

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