Pet birds can be a welcome addition to your family.

About.com released a list of the top 10 reasons to own a feather, instead of furry, friend.

1. Birds are intelligent animals
2. They are relatively easy to care for
3. Birds are fairly simple to train
4. They require minimal grooming
5. Birds are extremely social creatures
6. Birds are fairly inexpensive to feed
7. They can be kept in a small space
8. Birds are not considered "pets" at most rental properties
9. Pet birds are attractive to look at
10. They are long-lived companions

For more information on owning a bird, visit About.com

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