Having birds as pets has a long history dating back many thousands of years. It is believed that the Chinese were the first to have very colourful varieties of birds as pets. You can find birds depicted in the art, tapestries, porcelain and paintings of the ancient Chinese.
Today more than 65 percent of homes have a pet bird in them. Before you buy a bird you should be sure to spend time researching the different varieties to find the type of bird best suited to your particular lifestyle. Some birds can live to a hundred years old and this it definitely a lifetime investment. You do not want to be unhappy with your choice of bird.
