Scarlet macaw Alberta is known for her sweet temperament, beautiful tail feathers, and a love of wooden toys, neck rubs and ...

Birds, toys, cages, food, bird-themed apparel and other goods filled vendors’ tables throughout the building. ... “It’s nice to be able to talk to somebody who gets it,” she said.

Attach names to toys and other objects, too, such as “Keys” or “Perch.” Be sure to learn your bird’s other vocalizations as well. They can tell you a lot about your bird’s feelings.

With Angry Birds Transformers now in app stores and the physical toys at retail I put the toy-game combo to the test. Namely, I put it in the hands of my family and stood back to see what happened.