Tagged With Finches

Detailed image of a medium-sized parrot aggressively preening its feathers, with small fleas visible on its neck and back

Do Birds Have Fleas? Understanding Avian Parasite Risks

6 June 2024

Birds can be infested with fleas, which can cause a variety of problems including irritation, feather damage, and the spread of diseases. Learn how to prevent and control bird fleas.

Chicken standing next to a bowl of cooked black beans, curiously inspecting the contents

Can Chickens Eat Black Beans? A Nutritional Analysis

29 May 2024

Chickens can eat black beans if they are cooked properly to remove toxins and are given in limited amounts.

Close-up of a baby robin chick with its mouth open, waiting to be fed

What Do Baby Robins Eat? A Complete Guide to Their Diet

29 May 2024

The parents feed the chicks a diet of insects, worms, and other invertebrates to help them grow quickly in the nest.

Colorful parakeet looking curiously at a pumpkin with seeds on a wooden surface

Do Birds Eat Pumpkin Seeds? The Science Behind It

23 May 2024

Pumpkin seeds are a nutritious and healthy snack for birds as long as they are given in moderation since they are a source of calories, protein, and essential vitamins.

Colorful parrot perched on a branch, curiously eyeing a small pile of raisins on a wooden surface

Can Birds Have Raisins? The Good and Bad

18 May 2024

Raisins can make a healthy snack for certain birds, but they should be given sparingly because of their sugar levels.

Blue parakeet with long, elegant tail fluttering around a plate of fresh strawberry slices

Can Parakeets Have Strawberries? A Complete Guide

16 May 2024

Budgies can have strawberries as an occasional treat, but they should be a small part of a budgie's healthy diet.

A budgie perched on the rim of a bowl, curiously looking at a slice of ripe red tomato inside

Can Birds Have Tomatoes? Everything You Need to Know

15 May 2024

Birds can safely consume the fruit as a nutritious treat, however the rest of the plant is poisonous to them.

An action shot of a mother duck leading one duckling across a grassy field, with the duckling making a high-pitched peeping sound

The Quacky Truth: What Duck Sounds Mean

9 May 2024

The wide range of sounds that ducks make, from the mallard's many different mating, nesting, and brood protection calls.

A yellow finch with a small, conical beak perched on a branch, pecking at various seeds and berries

What Do Finches Eat? Exploring the Diets of Colorful Songbirds

1 May 2024

Finches are granivorous seed-eating birds that consume a variety of foods including grains, seeds, fruits, vegetables, and other items that are specific to their particular beak type and the environment in which they live.

Songbird perched on the edge of a birdfeeder filled with peanut butter

Can Birds Have Peanut Butter? The Science

25 April 2024

Benefits, dangers, and best feeding methods when it comes to feeding birds peanut butter as a supplement.

Two crows cawing loudly while perched on a wooden fence, with ruffled feathers

What Do Crow Sounds Mean? A Look at Their Intelligence

6 April 2024

The many different sounds that crows make, from their calls to their courtship sounds to their social sounds.

Iridescent green and red hummingbird hovering near a watermelon wedge on a bird feeder in a tropical garden

Can Birds Have Watermelon? What to Know About This Juicy Summer Snack

4 April 2024

Watermelon is a healthy and safe snack for most birds, offering vitamins, water, and healthy seeds.