Bird Encyclopedia — 82 Species Directory

Medium-large parrot from South America. Excellent talker and singer. Less destructive than cockatoos — good large parrot entry.

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.

A medium parrot with striking black cap and white belly. Known as the 'dancing parrot' for its playful, energetic personality. Highly active and curious.

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.

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.

Medium-sized parakeet group. Green-cheek and sun conures are popular. Playful with rich emotional expression.

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.

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.

Males vivid green, females red-purple — so different they look like separate species. Fruit-loving with unique nutritional needs.

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.

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.

The smallest macaw at ~30cm. Compact yet possesses the intelligence and charm of a macaw. Good talkers and manageable size for apartment living.

A small to medium cockatoo from Australia. More manageable size than other cockatoos. Has pale pink on cheeks and forehead. Many individuals become good talkers.

Named for their affectionate nature and vivid plumage. Bonds deeply with owners but can be jealous. Strong bite for their size. Small but powerful and curious.

A Pionus parrot with green plumage and red undertail. From Brazil to Argentina. Known as a 'quiet parrot' for its calm, gentle nature. Relatively quiet among large parrots.

An Australian parrot with males having vivid green-yellow body. Somewhat rare in captivity.

A bird known for its excellent ability to mimic human speech. Beautiful glossy black plumage.

An Amazon parrot with orange wing accents, widely distributed in northern to central South America. Relatively affordable among Amazons. Good talker with high adaptability.

Medium-sized birds known for strong homing instinct and calm disposition. Widely kept for companionship, racing, and ornamental purposes. Highly adaptable with straightforward housing and care requirements.