Dr. Jill M. PattD.V.M.
Practicing Avian Veterinarian — Mesa, Arizona
An avian vet who has kept birds for many years and published widely in bird health and behavioral modification. She teaches free pet care classes at Alta Mesa Animal Hospital.
About · Since 1997
Devoted to all things feathered, and to the protection of every creature with wings.
Founded in 1997, Beauty of Birds, formerly Avianweb, is one of the longest running bird care resources on the internet, and has been read by bird keepers, breeders, and avian professionals for nearly three decades.
Why bird keepers trust Beauty of Birds
Founded in 1997 by Sibylle Johnson, an aviculturist of many years, the site began as Avian Health with a focus on bird diseases and health problems. As bird care guidance and species information were added, the site became Avianweb and later Beauty of Birds.
Readers can explore more than 1,300 articles focused on avian behavior, health, and care. The named editorial board on this page includes practicing avian veterinarians, avian specialists, species consultants, and experienced bird photographers.
Readers can contact the editors through our Contact page. Our approach to behavior centers on positive reinforcement and ethical training, which is why Beauty of Birds partners with Beak School.
Our commitment
Ethical bird training, made accessible to every home.
Behavior problems such as biting, screaming, and feather plucking can strain the relationship between birds and their families. Our approach centers on positive reinforcement and ethical training.
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No dominance, ever.
We do not recommend dominance-based training, water bottles, towel restraint as punishment, or any technique that frames your bird as a problem to be controlled.
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Body language first.
Every recommendation starts with reading the bird in front of you. Consent-based handling is not optional, it is the entire foundation.
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Named professional contributors.
The editorial board listed on this page includes avian veterinarians, avian specialists, and species consultants who have reviewed or contributed to Beauty of Birds.
For owners who want to go beyond articles, our educational partner Beak School turns the same evidence-based methods into a structured, on-demand course taught by certified parrot behavior consultants.
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Technical resource
Abhijeet Sandil
The technical brain behind BeautyOfBirds.com
Cofounder of ShriResume and an expert in Drupal, Abhi led the transition from a static archive into the interactive platform you're reading today. His results-focused engineering moves a very complex project forward — and he continues to be the brain of our technical operations.
Veterinarians & medical staff.
Practicing avian vets who have reviewed and contributed to Beauty of Birds.
Dr. Rob Marshall
The Avian Veterinarian — Australia
A bird veterinarian in Australia with more than 25 years of experience treating birds. He has kept birds since the age of eight and has shared his expertise in avian health, training, and species-specific care.
Writers, avian specialists & species consultants.
The breeders, behaviorists, and lifelong keepers who have lent their expertise to our species pages and breeding guides.
Jeannine MiesleM.A.
Allied Member, Association of Avian Veterinarians
Certified Avian Specialist with a Master's in English, contributor to Beauty of Birds, and active in rescue and rehabilitation of abused and neglected birds, including avian rescue work with the SPCA in Dayton, Ohio.
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Laurella Desborough
Consultant — Eclectus & Vasa Parrots
Has been breeding exotic birds for over 20 years — amazons, greys, cockatoos, brownheaded parrots, hawkheads, and mini-macaws. Past President of the American Federation of Aviculture and Legislative Coordinator for the National Animal Interest Alliance Trust.
David Jones
Species Consultant — Turacos
Chairman of the International Turaco Society. Has kept and bred Turacos in aviculture for 20 years and is committed to education and conservation efforts.
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Mandy & Paul
Singing Wings Aviary
Species consultants for rosellas, ringneck parrots, parrotlets, grasskeets, plumheads, canaries, finches (including rare mutations), and doves.
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Ric Flowers
R&B Aviary
Has shared wonderful photos and valuable information across many species — Yellow-Naped, Blue-Fronted, Panama, Double Yellow-Headed, Yellow-Shouldered, Red-Lored, White-Fronted, and Tucuman Amazons, plus caiques, Bronze-Winged Pionus, and African Greys.
Photographers.
Many skilled individuals have contributed photos to Beauty of Birds — these four are among the most prolific. Their work has illustrated thousands of species pages.
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Ken Thomas
Outdoor & Bird Photographer
"My interest in bird photography started with an utter and complete inability to identify any of the birds I saw… I decided to start taking pictures of the birds instead of just looking at them." A veteran of the US Army Airborne Infantry, now in the Blue Ridge foothills of North Carolina.
Kristen Westlake
Fine Art Photographer of Nature & Wildlife
Has devoted her life to holding the beauty of nature with her photography. Credits include Wisconsin Trails Magazine, NANPA's Expressions Journal, At the Lake Magazine, Outdoor Wisconsin, and many more.
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Ron Toel
Nature Photographer, Birding Consultant & Tour Guide
Nature photographer, birding consultant, and tour guide. Credits include Nature Photographer Magazine, state DNR magazine covers, Tropical Fish Hobbyist, and Journal of Health and Healing.
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Wayne Nelson
Stock Photography & Workshops of the Natural World
Contributes wonderful photos and species insight. Credits span Outdoor Photographer, Time Inc., Birder's World, Smithsonian Magazine, National Geographic Books, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Wisconsin Natural Resources covers, and more.
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