Bird Encyclopedia — 82 Species Directory
Encyclopedia of popular pet birds with care guides, traits, and personality profiles.
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Showing 82 of 82 species(1–24)
African Grey Parrot
Grey parrot
Considered the most intelligent bird. Can understand and use human language. Grey body with red tail. Lives 50+ years.
© Nafis Ameen / CC BY-SA 4.0Alexandrine Parakeet
Alexandrine parakeet
A large relative of the Ring-necked Parakeet. Attractive for dignified build and high intelligence.
Amazon Parrot
Medium-large parrot from South America. Excellent talker and singer. Less destructive than cockatoos — good large parrot entry.
Barn Owl
Tyto alba
Owl with a distinctive heart-shaped facial disc. One of the most widespread owl species globally. Nocturnal and silent in flight. Popular as an entry-level raptor.
Black Palm Cockatoo
Probosciger aterrimus
One of the world's largest cockatoos. All black with red cheek patches. Known for drumming with sticks. Extremely rare and expensive.
Black-headed Caique
Pionites melanocephalus
A medium parrot with striking black cap and white belly. Known as the 'dancing parrot' for its playful, energetic personality. Highly active and curious.
Blue-and-yellow Macaw
Ara ararauna
A large macaw with stunning blue upper parts and yellow underparts. From South America, one of the most commonly kept macaws. Highly intelligent and talented talker.
Blue-fronted Amazon
Amazona aestiva
A South American Amazon parrot with characteristic blue forehead. Known for excellent talking and ability to sing. Social, affectionate nature makes it one of the most popular Amazons in Japan.
© Greg5030 / CC BY-SA 3.0Bourkes Parakeet
Neopsephotus bourkii
Beautiful small parakeet in soft pink. Crepuscular — most active at dawn and dusk. Very gentle with quiet voice.
Budgerigar
Melopsittacus undulatus
The world's most popular pet bird. Great talkers, easy to hand-tame, with hundreds of color varieties. Relatively affordable to keep.
Canary
Serinus canaria
Known for beautiful singing. Yellow is classic but red and white varieties exist. Not for hand-taming but healing through song.
Cape Parrot
Poicephalus robustus
Medium parrot from South Africa. Green body with orange head. Gentle temperament, related to Senegal Parrot. Declining in the wild, making it a rare species.
Chattering Lory
Lorius garrulus
A bright red lory from North Maluku with yellow wing patches and green wings. True to its name 'Chattering Lory', it talks extensively and has a vibrant, active personality.
Cockatiel
Nymphicus hollandicus
Charming mid-size parrot with orange cheek patches and a crest. Gentle personality, great at whistling melodies. Bonds easily with families.
Conure
Medium-sized parakeet group. Green-cheek and sun conures are popular. Playful with rich emotional expression.
Derbyan Parakeet
Psittacula derbiana
A large Psittacula parakeet from southwestern China to northeastern India. Beautiful purple and green plumage. Males have red-orange beak; sexes differ in beak color.
© Summerdrought / CC BY-SA 4.0Diamond Dove
Diamond dove
Among worlds smallest doves. Grey body with diamond-like white spots. Soothing cooing is healing. Easy to keep.
Eastern Rosella
Platycercus eximius
A colorful Australian parrot with red, white, yellow, green, and blue plumage. Named for its many colors. Long tail is characteristic. Popular pet with many color mutations.
Eclectus Parrot
Eclectus roratus
Males vivid green, females red-purple — so different they look like separate species. Fruit-loving with unique nutritional needs.
Elegant Parrot
Neophema elegans
A small parrot from southern Australia with vivid green and orange plumage. Considered one of the most beautiful Neophema species. Calm, quiet nature makes it a popular pet.
Fischer's Lovebird
Agapornis fischeri
A petite parrot with red facial plumage and green wings, earning its "lovebird" nickname from pair-bonding behavior. Comparatively calm temperament and moderate care demands. Successful multi-bird setups require careful environmental management.
© derivative work: Snowmanradio ( talk ) Eolophus_roseicapilla_-Yulara_-Northern_Territory-8.jpg : Richard.Fisher / CC BY 2.0Galah (Rose-breasted Cockatoo)
Eolophus roseicapilla
Beautiful pink and grey cockatoo from Australia. Charming and sociable. Easier to keep among large cockatoos.
Golden Conure (Queen of Bavaria)
Guaruba guarouba
Stunningly beautiful parrot with entirely golden-yellow plumage. Endemic to Brazil, nicknamed 'Queen of Bavaria.' Social and playful. CITES Appendix I.
© Martybugs ( talk ) / CC BY-SA 3.0Gouldian Finch
Gouldian finch
Rainbow-colored finch with red/black/yellow face, green back, purple chest. Australian origin. Stunning but sensitive to changes.
Bird FAQ
- Can beginners keep birds?
- Budgerigars and Java sparrows are hardy and easy to care for, perfect for beginners. For a hand-tame bird, start with a chick and build trust through daily interaction.
- How much do birds cost?
- Budgerigars cost 2,000-5,000 yen, cockatiels 15,000-40,000 yen, Java sparrows 3,000-8,000 yen, and large species like African greys 300,000-500,000+ yen.
- How long do birds live?
- Budgerigars live 7-10 years, cockatiels 15-25 years, Java sparrows 7-10 years, and large parrots like African greys can live 50+ years.
- What equipment do birds need?
- Basic supplies include a cage, perches, food dish, water dish, and toys. A pet heater is needed in winter. Ensure daily free-flight time and regular interaction.
- What should I check when buying birds?
- Ensure feathers are clean and not puffed up, eyes are clear, and the bird is chirping actively. For a hand-tame pet, choose a hand-feeding chick.