Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Pet Birds and Backyard Birds—A Comparison

Pet birds are age-old friends of humankind. A review of the ancient kingdoms will reveal the close relationship between the humans and the avian species. Pet birds like dove and eagle were used for communication in olden empires. Even today parrots are astrologers’ best friends. Parrots do have the power of imitating human voice. Although pet birds lose their wild qualities, they still are a fascinating entertainment for the human kind.


Pet birds like fish, soothe the mind and relive you off your mental tensions. There are several stores that sell pet bird equipments such as bird cages, bird feeders, and other accessories that beautify your garden as well as aid in easy living of pet birds. While some of us prefer to pet birds, there are people that argue against pet birds.


There are several reasons why many avoid pet birds. First of all people consider it a sin to cage a bird that has been created with the freedom to fly. Secondly pet birds require maintenance and this is not only a costly affair but also a cumbersome task. Finally pet birds are no match for its wild counter parts whether it be hunting or glossy looks.


Nothing comes close to enjoying the beauty of the wild birds and you can very well enjoy the sight of wild birds at your backyard. These birds that hang around your backyard are called as backyard birds. All you have to do to attract backyard birds is simple a arrangement that attracts backyard birds to your backyard garden. The three things that attract the avian specious include food, water, and flora. If you can provide these at your backyard you can enjoy a life long bird sanctuary at your home, the backyard birds!