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47 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…
Cockatiel

Cockatiel

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

Lovebird

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

Conure

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

African Grey Parrot

The African Grey is a parrot renowned for its intelligence.
Cockatoo

Cockatoo

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

Macaw

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

Canary

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

Finch (Zebra & Society)

Finches - particularly the Zebra Finch and Society (Bengalese) Finch - are…
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…
Eclectus Parrot (Eclectus roratus)

Eclectus Parrot (Eclectus roratus)

The Eclectus Parrot (Eclectus roratus) is a striking medium-to-large parrot…
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…
Indian Ringneck Parakeet (Psittacula krameri)

Indian Ringneck Parakeet (Psittacula krameri)

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

Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata)

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

Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus)

The Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus) is a small, stocky African parrot…
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…
Bourke's Parakeet (Neopsephotus bourkii)

Bourke's Parakeet (Neopsephotus bourkii)

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

Green-Cheek Conure

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

Sun Conure

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

Pionus Parrot

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

Meyer's Parrot

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

Rosella

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

Rainbow Lorikeet

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

Kakariki

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

Java Sparrow

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

Alexandrine Parakeet

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

Plum-Headed Parakeet

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

Star Finch

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

Owl Finch

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

Red-Rumped Parakeet

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

Lineolated Parakeet

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

Spice Finch (Nutmeg Mannikin)

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

Cordon Bleu Finch

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

King Pigeon

The King pigeon is a big, round, calm bird bred originally for size and kept…
Fantail Pigeon

Fantail Pigeon

The Fantail is a small ornamental pigeon breed whose tail fans into an upright…
Ringneck Dove

Ringneck Dove

The Ringneck dove is the classic gentle pet dove - a small, soft-cooing…
Diamond Dove

Diamond Dove

The Diamond dove is the smallest commonly kept dove - a delicate, sparrow-sized…
Button Quail (King Quail)

Button Quail (King Quail)

Button quail are thumb-sized, round little quail that scurry along the aviary…
Coturnix Quail (as pets)

Coturnix Quail (as pets)

Beyond their farm reputation, Coturnix quail make surprisingly endearing pets…
Jambu Fruit Dove

Jambu Fruit Dove

The Jambu fruit dove is a living jewel - a small, delicate dove with a…
Homing Pigeon

Homing Pigeon

The Homing pigeon is bred to find its way home over hundreds of miles and is…
Roller Pigeon

Roller Pigeon

Roller pigeons are bred for an inherited tumbling reflex that sends them…
Nicobar Pigeon

Nicobar Pigeon

The Nicobar pigeon is a large ground-dwelling species draped in shimmering…
Crested Pigeon

Crested Pigeon

The Crested pigeon wears a slender pointed crest and a wing-patch that shimmers…

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