The Field Guide

Pet Birds

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

Stephen’s Lories or Henderson Lorikeet

The Henderson Lorikeet (Vini stepheni), also known as the Stephen’s Lorikeet, is endemic to the Henderson Island – which is part of the Pitcairn Group of

Red-fronted Parrotlets

The Red-fronted Parrotlet, Touit costaricensis, has historically been listed as a sub-species of the Red-winged Parrotlet as Touit dilectissima

Cage Safety

Before buying a cage make sure it does not contain lead or zinc, as either one is toxic to birds). Please visit this website to find out criteria that will

Name Confusion & Alternate (Global) Names

Historically, there has always been a lot of confusion with the Green-winged Macaws, which also have a mostly red plumage. However, the Green-winged has a

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

Hanging Parrots

Hanging parrots are endemic to tropical southern Asia.

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