Is your bird feeling a bit "under the weather?" Would you really even know if he was? As bird owners, we bear the responsibility of making sure our pets stay healthy. In order to fulfill this obligation, we must learn to identify common signs and symptoms of illness.

For some tips on recognizing early signs of illness in your parrot, check out this article on Symptoms of Illness in Pet Birds. Protect your bird by learning to recognize when it's time to go to the vet.

Did you know that the amount of sunlight your bird gets each day can directly affect your feathered friend's health?

Whether or not many bird owners realize it, lighting is very important to pet birds, especially during the colder winter months. For some helpful insight into the ways that lighting can make life better for your pet, check out "Birds and Lighting" by Patrick R. Thrush. This article explains why lighting affects birds the way that it does and offers advice on setting up lamps for your own pet.

Sometimes our birds love us, and sometimes we do little things that drive them up the wall... literally. Thankfully, in the end, our pets seem to accept our quirks, as we do theirs. Those who own birds, however, know that they sometimes see fit to demonstrate their feelings when it comes to a particular pet peeve.

Case in point is Gandalf, a beautiful male Sun Conure who can't stand it when his owner snores! Check out this funny video to see exactly how much Gandalf the Sun Conure hates snoring. When you're done, post a comment below to share your bird's pet peeves with other readers. It will be fun to see if there are any funny quirks that seem to annoy birds across the board!

Most pet bird species come from areas with warm, tropical climates. Because their bodies are built to endure heat, cold weather can mean big trouble for an exotic bird with no protection.

To make sure that winter weather doesn't put your pet's health at risk, check out the handy tips in Winter Heating for Pet Birds. They will help you keep your bird toasty and warm until spring arrives again.