If you are searching for a new parrot or other pet bird, then you will want to check out my great new Local Bird Breeder Directory! Scroll the page to select your state and you'll be taken to a listing of local bird breeders in your area.  Finding your new feathered friend has never been easier! Because the directory is so new, not all states are listed yet -- please check back soon if your state is missing, because updates are being added all the time.

If you yourself are a bird breeder and you would like your aviary to be listed in the Bird Breeder Directory, simply send me an email at birds.guide@about.com with "Bird Breeder Directory" as the subject. I will need to know the name of your aviary, your location, and your website address. It's as simple as that! Looking forward to hearing from all you great bird breeders out there!

The video featured this week is just about as cute as it gets. Felix the Cockatiel and his owner show other bird lovers how to have an absolute ball with a couple of mirrors! Check out all the fun Felix is having in his video and you may just get an idea or two for new games you can play with your own bird.

Remember, I am always looking for cute videos to feature here every Friday. If you run across a funny bird video online that you think would be a good fit, be sure to send me a link at birds.guide@about.com. If your video is chosen, it will be posted here on Friday for the rest of the world to see!

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Houseplants are an attractive way to brighten your home, but if you own pet birds then you will want to make sure that any plants that you bring in are safe for your feathered friends. After all, I've seldom met a bird that wasn't interested in playing on, in or with a plant! Read on for a list of 10 common houseplants that are both beautiful and safe for parrots and other birds.

Household dangers to pet birds come in a variety of forms -- a bird safety hazard can be something as simple as an open bathroom door, or something as complicated as your home's heating and cooling system. This list highlights the top 10 household dangers to pet birds and offers ways to protect your pet from succumbing to a household related illness or injury.

Read on to discover some of these surprising household items that are safety hazards for birds.