This week I'd like to introduce everyone to Kili, a female Senegal Parrot whose amazing trick videos are taking YouTube by storm.

From fetching to playing dead and everything in between, Kili's performance is sure to put a smile on your face. Check out Kili's tricks on YouTube and see for yourself!

Don't forget, I'm always accepting submissions for Funny Bird Friday! If you run across a funny bird video or image online, email me with a link at birds.guide@about.com. You might just see your pick featured here next week!

To learn more about Senegal Parrots like Kili, check see this handy information on keeping pet Senegal Parrots.

Once in a while, all parrots will misbehave. For many unfortunate owners, however, chronic behavior problems make their relationship with their parrots a miserable affair.

If an avian veterinarian has determined that there are no health concerns manifesting themselves as behavior issues, then a visit with a Parrot Behavior Consultant may be in order. To help discern whether or not your pet needs professional help, look over these tell-tale signs that your bird's behavior is out of control.

Most people like plants and flowers, but people that own parrots and other pet birds must be careful which types of plants they allow around their homes. Some common plants are highly toxic to birds, and these poisonous plants should be cleared away from any area that pet birds are allowed access to.

Check out this list of Plants Poisonous to Parrots to learn about 10 common plant varieties that are known to be poisonous to birds. Identifying and removing any toxic plant species around your home are the first steps to making sure that your pet stays healthy and accident-free.

On Independence Day, we celebrate with picnics, games, decorations, and of course, fireworks. While these traditions mean tons of fun for us, bird owners must take certain safety precautions to make sure that their feathered friends' 4th of July goes smoothly.

This year, make sure that your pet has the best Independence Day ever. Use these tips on July 4th Bird Safety to keep your pet bird safe and out of harms way once your Independence Day festivities begin: