If you’ve ever wondered whether birds make good pets, the answer is a resounding yes. “Birds are smart, social, and often much easier to care for than dogs or cats," says Mumbai-based Dr Sayali ...

Several bird species, including mynas, ring-necked parakeets, cockatiels, budgerigars, cockatoos, and eclectus parrots, possess impressive mimicry skills and can imitate human speech. These birds ...