Bird Encyclopedia — 82 Species Directory

Considered the most intelligent bird. Can understand and use human language. Grey body with red tail. Lives 50+ years.

One of the world's largest cockatoos. All black with red cheek patches. Known for drumming with sticks. Extremely rare and expensive.

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.

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.

Stunningly beautiful parrot with entirely golden-yellow plumage. Endemic to Brazil, nicknamed 'Queen of Bavaria.' Social and playful. CITES Appendix I.

One of the largest macaws. Beautiful red plumage with green wing patches. Called the 'gentle giant' of macaws for its relatively calm temperament.

The world's largest parrot at ~100cm. Vivid cobalt blue plumage with yellow eye rings. Highly intelligent and social, but requires vast space and significant investment.

One of the largest Amazon parrots. From Central America to northern South America. Named 'Mealy Amazon' for its powder-dusted appearance. Gentle temperament, popular as introduction to large Amazons.

Large macaw named for olive-green plumage resembling military uniforms. Beautiful contrast of red forehead and blue flight feathers. Intelligent with good talking ability.

A large cockatoo from the Moluccas with beautiful salmon-pink crest. Emotionally expressive and forms strong bonds. Demanding and very loud.

A strikingly beautiful macaw with vivid red, yellow, and blue plumage. Distributed from Central America to northern South America. Active and very vocal.

The macaw made famous by the movie 'Rio.' Extinct in the wild with beautiful pale blue plumage. Now only in conservation breeding programs. Not available as pets — presented for educational purposes.

A large cockatoo with striking yellow crest. Distributed across Australia and surrounding islands, adapting well to urban areas. Highly intelligent with documented problem-solving and tool use.

An African parrot with high intelligence comparable to the Congo African Grey. Smaller and darker grey than the Congo. Adapts quickly to new environments and excels at learning to talk.

Iconic large parrots featuring white plumage and distinctive crests—yellow (Sulphur-crested) or white (Umbrella). Highly intelligent, social, and long-lived, requiring extensive space and mental stimulation. Expert care and commitment essential.

One of the best talking Amazon parrots, recognized by its yellow head. From Mexico, highly regarded by enthusiasts for its rich voice and expressive personality.