Strolling through St. Paul’s Phalen Park last fall with some birdwatching friends, I heard an unusual bird call, repeated several times. Following the sounds to an oak tree, we were startled to see ...

Q: I have heard that exotic pets can cause sickness in people. What do they carry and how can I keep from getting sick? A: Small mammals, birds, and reptiles may offer companionship to people in ...

The typical wild green form of the Lineolated parakeet does not appear on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services' approved captive-bred bird import list, but it does allow other color mutations that do ...