Dogs

Birds are popular pet animals. They are relatively small and easy to keep in cages. However, captive birds still need exercise and activity, so it is important to get a cage that is large enough for birds to move around and play.

Some birds, known as exotic birds, come from far away and can cost thousands of dollars. Because of this, some birds are captured illegally and smuggled into the country for sale. When buying pets, it is important to know their background and to buy only from reputable dealers.

Many birds are quite vocal. Some are called "songbirds" because their tweets sound like music. Others can mimic human speech and seem to response to questions. However, birds can only repeat sounds they have heard, and cannot create new words themselves.

Parrots are particularly popular because of their ability to memorize human speech sounds. They also live very long lives, sometimes outliving their owners! If you buy a Parrot that was previously owned, you might be surprised by what words it already knows.