Bird Encyclopedia — 82 Species Directory
Encyclopedia of popular pet birds with care guides, traits, and personality profiles.
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Showing 26 of 82 species(1–24)
© 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.

Cockatiel
Nymphicus hollandicus
Charming mid-size parrot with orange cheek patches and a crest. Gentle personality, great at whistling melodies. Bonds easily with families.
© 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.

Green Cheek Conure
Pyrrhura molinae
A popular conure with big personality in small body. Affectionate and mischievous, relatively quiet.

Java Sparrow
Java sparrow
Most popular finch in Japan. Becomes very tame when hand-raised. Adorable red beak and round body shape.

Java Sparrow (Silver)
Lonchura oryzivora
Silver mutation of the Java Sparrow. Unlike white Java Sparrows, has beautiful overall silver-toned plumage. Same care as standard Java Sparrows. Elegant presence.
© Charles J. Sharp / CC BY-SA 4.0Kakariki
An active parakeet from New Zealand. Unique ground-walking behavior and extremely curious personality.
© Timo Helgert / CC BY 2.0Lineolated Parakeet
Barred parakeet
Calm and gentle small parakeet. Quiet voice suitable for apartments. Uniquely prefers walking to flying.
© jeanpaulboerekamps / CC0Lutino Cockatiel
Nymphicus hollandicus
A yellow cockatiel color mutation with red cheek patches. Most popular color variation.

Maroon-bellied Conure
Pyrrhura frontalis
A small South American conure with green plumage and maroon belly. Relatively quiet and manageable in apartments. Named 'Uroко' in Japanese for its scalloped belly pattern.

Masked Lovebird
Agapornis personatus
Lovebird from Tanzania. Characterized by black face (mask) contrasting with vivid body colors. Related to Peach-faced Lovebird with similar personality, but slightly more nervous.
© Hari K Patibanda / CC BY 2.0Meyer's Parrot
Poicephalus meyeri
A small Poicephalus parrot. Calm personality makes it ideal as a companion bird for single-person households.

Ornamental Chicken (Chabo / Silkie)
Gallus gallus domesticus
Small ornamental chicken breeds. Chabo (Japanese bantam) and Silkie (black-skinned, black-boned) both display unique aesthetic qualities. Gentle temperament, suitable for backyard or small-space settings with egg production potential.

Owl Finch (Bicheno's Finch)
Taeniopygia bichenovii
Small finch named for its owl-like facial markings. White breast with black band and brown wings. Gentle temperament suited for mixed finch aviaries.
© markaharper1 / CC BY-SA 2.0Pacific Parrotlet
Pacific parrotlet
One of the worlds smallest parrots. Tiny body but big personality like a large parrot. Very affectionate when hand-tamed.

Parson Finch (Black-throated Finch)
Poephila cincta
Small finch from Australia. Silver-gray head with black throat and pink bill. Gentle and easy to keep, popular with finch enthusiasts. Declining in the wild.

Peach-faced Lovebird Lutino
Agapornis roseicollis var.
Lutino mutation of Peach-faced Lovebird. Vivid yellow body with red face. Same active, affectionate personality as wild type. Popular color breeding variety.

Red-rumped Parrot
Psephotus haematonotus
Medium parrot from Australia. Males feature vivid green plumage with red rump. Gentle and easy to keep. Suitable for beginners with adequate space.

Rosy Bourke's Parakeet
Neopsephotus bourkii
An Australian parakeet with beautiful pale pink body. Crepuscular, most active at dusk.
© GIANNIZZZERO at English Wikipedia / Public domainSenegal Parrot
Senegal parrot
A calm Poicephalus parrot with quiet voice. Ideal companion for single-person households.
© Gallo71 / Public domainSociety Finch
Society finch
Finch selectively bred in Japan. Extremely gentle and used as foster parents for other birds. Prolific breeders for beginners.

Society Finch / Zebra Finch
Lonchura striata domestica / Taeniopygia guttata
Small, social finches ideal for community aviaries. Society finches are highly gregarious and adaptable, while zebra finches display distinctive calls and striking striped plumage. Both are beginner-friendly with minimal care requirements.
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.