Bird Stories

Spiderman the cockatoo holding a toy in his beak

How Spiderman got his groove back

Cockatoo lived in distress for a long time, but now he’s all about dancing and shouting his name with joy
See how his life has changed
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Cleo the Amazon parrot

What is this parrot is saying?

Listen to Cleo. Do you have what it takes to interpret when he speaks?
Watch the video
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Debi Ford in her home with adopted budgies

This adopter’s home is for the birds — literally

What started as a single stray bird in her backyard soon caused Debi Ford to turn an entire room into a budgie aviary.
See Debi Ford's aviary for adopted budgies
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Pigeon flying out of box and other pigeons scattered around enclosure

A love story: Former racing pigeons cross finish line to retirement

With their days of long distance flight behind them, these 18 birds are finding love again.
Read about their retirement roost
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Two green-winged macaws looking forward

High school aviary is for the (adopted) birds

Farmington High School aviary is a learning opportunity for students and a fun home for adopted birds.
Read about one-of-a-kind student experience
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Caregiver Elle Greer with a cockatoo in her lap

Meet the caregiver: Elle Greer

Elle Greer’s passion for rescue work and parrots brought her to Best Friends. We think she stays for the dance parties. They are a regular part of her job caring for the birds at the Parrot Garden, where every day is a new adventure.
Meet Elle
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8 “spooky” animals at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

With Halloween lurking right around the corner, we've got a few of the "spookiest" Sanctuary animals to help get you in the holiday spirit.
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Screen shot of Timmy the rooster eating treats off his caregiver's head

This rooster thinks he's a cat

Timmy the rooster sits if he fits and loves to eat treats off his caregiver's head.
Watch the video
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Win your next Zoom meeting with Best Friends backgrounds

Make video meetings more fun by downloading an awesome background with a view from Best Friends.
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Cutest animal couples at Best Friends

These dynamic animal duos are sure to warm your heart as they snuggle up together for cute Valentine's Day photos.
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Best Friends caregivers answer a hard question: Who’s your favorite?

Furred, feathered and scaled, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary staff have some very special Valentines
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Parrot with special needs goes home to the lap of luxury—literally

A yellow-headed Amazon parrot, with special needs (she has two legs that are splayed out), is adopted into the perfect loving, accommodating home.
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7 photos of pets celebrating Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day photos of dogs, horses, birds, cats and guinea pigs celebrating love.
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How a once-homeless parrot hit the jackpot

Rescued after he was found flying around Las Vegas, a white-fronted Amazon parrot comes to Best Friends and is adopted by a loving couple.
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Loving a parrot with special needs

Affectionate, happy and fun blue and gold macaw parrot with medical issues, the most obvious of which is she holds her head upside down, is adopted.
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