The power of social media was on full display in recent weeks after a pet parakeet flew the coop in suburban Naperville, and thanks to an eagle-eyed resident near Decatur, this story has a happy ...

Black-capped chickadees, dark-eyed juncos and cardinals congregate around a backyard feeder as birdseed falls to the grass like sprinkles. Suddenly, from the sky comes a flash of vivid green and blue, ...

Parakeets are one of the most popular types of pet birds, with many varieties across the globe. Each species has a unique story and fascinating characteristics. They also have different colored ...

When I’d converse on the telephone, I’d stretch out my pinky finger -- and behold, Cappy would fly on over and perch himself and listen in on the phone call. He loved when the bathroom shower was on, ...

My first pet was a colorful parakeet named Joey, a comedic little character that used to perch on his toy bicycle with my mother’s help and ride around the kitchen table. Readers who are old enough to ...

You know how some siblings who just get each other? This Parakeet and cat may not be related by blood, but their bond (and matching blue parts!) has fans swooning. The Parakeet’s soft blue feathers ...

ORLAND HILLS, Ill. – A family in Illinois lost their pet parakeet to a mysterious illness. They bought the bird from PetSmart and now the chain has removed parakeets from more than 500 stores ...