The Field Guide

Pet Birds

Pet Birds articles from Beauty of Birds: expert, ethical guidance on caring for and training pet birds.

AVID Microchip for Pet Owners

All companion and breeding birds should be individually identified to assist in recovery if lost and assist in maintenance of medical and genealogical

Emerald Lorikeets

The Emerald Lorikeet (Neopsittacus pullicauda), also known as Orange-billed Lorikeet, is found in the subtropical or tropical mountains of Indonesia and Papua

Two blue and gold macaws face to face, one holding a red berry in its beak

Striated Lorikeets

The Striated Lorikeet (Charmosyna multistriata aka Hypocharmosyna multistriata) – also known as Yellow-streaked Lorikeet – is endemic to Western New Guinea.

New Caledonian Lorikeets

The New Caledonian Lorikeet (Charmosyna diadema) is a possibly extinct lorikeet endemic to the Melanesian island of New Caledonia.

Macquarie Island Parakeets

The Macquarie Island Parakeet (Cyanoramphus erythrotis) is an extinct parrot that was endemic to Macquarie Island, a subantarctic island in the Southern Ocean

Two blue and gold macaws face to face, one holding a red berry in its beak

Purple-bellied Lory

The Purple-bellied Lory (Lorius hypoinochrous) is endemic to Papua New Guinea – specifically the islands Misima and Tagula, part of the Louisiade Archipelago,

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