The Field Guide

Pet Birds

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

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

Military Macaws

The Military Macaws (Ara militaris) received their name when they were first imported into Europe by military personnel; also some suggest that this species

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

Brotogeris as Pets

Members of the Brotogeris family are smart, curious, energetic and loved for their innate playfulness. These personality traits make them excellent pets.

Amazonian Parrotlets (Manu)

The Manu Parrotlet (Nannopsittaca dachilleae) or Amazonian Parrotlet is a recently described species.

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

Cico: My Pet Grey Cockatiel

This story is about a great little friend that I had. My friend’s name was Cico, a normal grey male cockatiel, who was a part of my life for 8 years. He

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

Red-fronted Conure

The Red-fronted Conure or Parakeet (Aratinga wagleri) is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Seasonal migrations, between latitudes as well as

Senegal Parrot Reproduction

Breeding Senegal Parrots aka Yellow-vented Parrots typically nest in tree cavities, often Oil Palms, 3-10 m above ground, in many cases taking advantage of previous nest holes of woodpeckers and barbets. They may reuse the same nest hole repeatedly.

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