Birds by Species

African grey parrots are amazingly intelligent birds that can be wonderful pets. However, they are demanding and sometimes challenging, and are not the right bird for everyone. Find out more about them in this species profile, and also a quick guide to their housing and feeding needs.

Profile of amazon parrots and what to consider before choosing a pet amazon.

Budgies are popular birds, and are a nice way to get a bird with a lot of personality in a small package. These small parrots make delightful pets, and are usually friendly and easy to tame. While they can sometimes be difficult to understand, they are also quite capable of mimicking speech.

Canaries are among the most popular of pet birds. Find out what makes them such wonderful pets and the basics of caring for them here.

There are many books available about cockatiels - here are my picks for the best in basic care.

A profile of the cockatiel, a popular little parrot that generally has a docile and charming personality. Find out more about cockatiels and keeping them as pets here.

General profile of cockatoos and what to expect from a pet cockatoo.

Small, beautiful, active birds that make great pets for someone who likes birds but doesn't have time for the social interaction that a parrot demands. These little birds need the company of other finches so plan on getting a pair, and you'll need a decent sized cage so they can fly. Find out what else you need to know about zebra finches in this article.

A profile of the lovebird and information about the basic requirements of keeping pet lovebirds.

About macaws as pets, including the basic information you should know before choosing a macaw as a pet.