Many birds will live longer in captivity than they would in the wild. Feed your bird a healthy diet, give him plenty of cage space, take good care of him and you will have your pet for many, many years.

Since many birds can live a long time, it is wise to learn as much as you can about your particular bird. Buy a book about your bird. Ask questions at the store where you purchased your bird.

Be very careful and keep your bird away from houseplants. A lot of houseplants and trees can be poisonous to your bird. Keep your bird away from cooking fumes, cigarette smoke, cleaning solvents, burnt Teflon and insect sprays.