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36 detailed guides covering history, temperament, care, health, and training for every bird.

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Budgerigar (Budgie)

Budgerigar (Budgie)

The budgerigar - universally called the "budgie" or "parakeet" in American Engli…
Cockatiel

Cockatiel

The cockatiel is a small Australian cockatoo with a distinctive crest, orange ch…
Lovebird

Lovebird

The lovebird is a small, brilliantly coloured African parrot named for its stron…
Conure

Conure

"Conure" is a broad category of small-to-medium South American parrots known for…
African Grey Parrot

African Grey Parrot

The African Grey is widely considered the most intelligent parrot - and one of t…
Cockatoo

Cockatoo

Cockatoos are large, crested, predominantly white or black parrots native to Aus…
Macaw

Macaw

Macaws are the largest, most spectacular, and longest-lived of the common pet pa…
Canary

Canary

The canary (Serinus canaria domestica) is one of the oldest pet birds in the Wes…
Finch (Zebra & Society)

Finch (Zebra & Society)

Finches - particularly the Zebra Finch and Society (Bengalese) Finch - are small…
Quaker (Monk) Parakeet

Quaker (Monk) Parakeet

The Quaker Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) - also called the Monk Parakeet - is a…
Parrotlet (Forpus coelestis)

Parrotlet (Forpus coelestis)

The parrotlet - most commonly the Pacific or celestial parrotlet (Forpus coelest…
Eclectus Parrot (Eclectus roratus)

Eclectus Parrot (Eclectus roratus)

The Eclectus Parrot (Eclectus roratus) is a striking medium-to-large parrot famo…
Gouldian Finch (Chloebia gouldiae)

Gouldian Finch (Chloebia gouldiae)

The Gouldian Finch (Chloebia gouldiae) is often called the most beautiful finch …
Diamond Dove (Geopelia cuneata)

Diamond Dove (Geopelia cuneata)

The Diamond Dove (Geopelia cuneata) is one of the smallest doves in the world an…
Indian Ringneck Parakeet (Psittacula krameri)

Indian Ringneck Parakeet (Psittacula krameri)

The Indian Ringneck Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) is a striking, long-tailed par…
Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata)

Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata)

The Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata) is one of the smallest, hardiest, and most…
Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus)

Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus)

The Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus) is a small, stocky African parrot and…
Caique (Pionites melanocephalus / Pionites leucogaster)

Caique (Pionites melanocephalus / Pionites leucogaster)

The Caique (Pionites melanocephalus / Pionites leucogaster) is a small, stocky, …
Society Finch (Lonchura striata domestica)

Society Finch (Lonchura striata domestica)

The Society Finch (Lonchura striata domestica), also called the Bengalese finch,…
Bourke's Parakeet (Neopsephotus bourkii)

Bourke's Parakeet (Neopsephotus bourkii)

The Bourke's Parakeet (Neopsephotus bourkii) is a small, gentle, and exceptional…
Green-Cheek Conure

Green-Cheek Conure

The green-cheek conure is often described as a "big personality in a small body.…
Sun Conure

Sun Conure

The sun conure is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful parrots kept as a pet…
Pionus Parrot

Pionus Parrot

The pionus parrot is one of the parrot world's best-kept secrets - a calm, quiet…
Meyer's Parrot

Meyer's Parrot

Meyer's parrot is a small African parrot that offers a rare combination for parr…
Rosella

Rosella

The rosella is one of the most beautiful parrots kept in captivity - a medium-si…
Rainbow Lorikeet

Rainbow Lorikeet

The rainbow lorikeet is one of the most vividly coloured parrots on earth - a li…
Kakariki

Kakariki

The kakariki is a small, wonderfully energetic New Zealand parakeet whose name m…
Java Sparrow

Java Sparrow

The Java sparrow is a small, elegant finch-type bird prized for its sleek grey p…
Alexandrine Parakeet

Alexandrine Parakeet

The Alexandrine parakeet is a large, long-tailed Asian parakeet named after Alex…
Plum-Headed Parakeet

Plum-Headed Parakeet

The plum-headed parakeet is one of the most elegant and gentle members of the pa…
Star Finch

Star Finch

The star finch is a small, peaceful Australian finch prized for its soft colours…
Owl Finch

Owl Finch

The owl finch, also known as the Bicheno finch or double-barred finch, is a tiny…
Red-Rumped Parakeet

Red-Rumped Parakeet

The red-rumped parakeet is one of the most elegant of the Australian grass parak…
Lineolated Parakeet

Lineolated Parakeet

The lineolated parakeet - affectionately known as the "linnie" - is a tiny, calm…
Spice Finch (Nutmeg Mannikin)

Spice Finch (Nutmeg Mannikin)

The spice finch - also called the nutmeg mannikin or scaly-breasted munia - is a…
Cordon Bleu Finch

Cordon Bleu Finch

The cordon bleu finch is one of the most beautiful of the small African waxbills…

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