People usually search for the Blue-throated Macaw because they’ve seen a photo and want to know what it is, where it lives, and why it’s so rare. Sometimes the question is more practical: whether it’s legal or ethical to keep one, and what “critically endangered” really means in the real world. The short story is […]
People usually start looking into Goffin’s cockatoos when they want a small-ish cockatoo with the big-cockatoo personality—clever, tactile, noisy at times, and intensely social. The decision matters, because this species can live for decades and can develop serious welfare problems if its daily needs aren’t met. Below is a clear, practical picture of what a […]
Choosing a pet bird usually starts with a simple question: which species will fit your home, your noise tolerance, and the time you can genuinely give each day. Get it right and you’ll have a bright, watchful companion; get it wrong and the same bird can become stressed, noisy, or unwell. Below is a practical […]
Country of origin: Central and South America (including the island of Trinidad) Also known as: Blue-and-yellow macaw; blue-and-gold macaw Adult size: About 81–86 cm long; roughly 1 kg (varies by individual) Care requirements: High (long-lived, powerful, noisy, intelligent, and destructive if under-stimulated) Lifespan: Often several decades; 50+ years is realistic with excellent care Best suited […]
People usually look up the Bar-shouldered Dove after hearing its steady “cook-a-wook” call in a suburban park, or after spotting a long-tailed dove walking across a lawn and wanting to be sure what they’ve seen. Getting the ID right matters—there are similar-looking doves around towns and gardens, and small details (colour on the hindneck, where […]
Most people land on “Barbary dove” pages because they’re trying to identify a gentle-looking collared dove, check whether it’s a suitable pet, or work out what “ringneck dove” actually means. The confusion is understandable: the names are used loosely, and the wild species most people see in streets and parks is usually not the domesticated […]
People usually land here after spotting tiny moving specks around a bird’s vent or legs, seeing crusty build-up on the cere or feet, or noticing a restless bird that won’t settle on the perch at night. Mites can look like a small nuisance, but heavy infestations can tip a bird into anaemia, skin damage and […]
People usually look up the American Goldfinch when a small, yellow finch turns up at a feeder or in a weedy patch and they want to be sure of what they’re seeing. It can look startlingly bright in summer, then almost like a different bird in winter, and that seasonal change is where many quick […]
People usually look up the Blue Ground-Dove when they’ve seen a small dove slipping through edge habitat—blue-grey in the male, brown in the female—and want to confirm what it is, where it occurs, and whether it’s rare or protected. The name can also trip people up. “Blue Ground-Dove” is not an Australian bird, and it […]
Most people land on a budgie care page because something practical needs sorting: a new bird has arrived, a cage setup feels too small, a seed-heavy diet has become a worry, or a once-bright little parrot is suddenly quiet and fluffed up. With budgerigars, small mistakes tend to show up quickly—often as weight loss, breathing […]
People usually start searching for aviaries when the spare room feels too small, the backyard looks tempting, or a new bird is on the way. The choice matters. A well-built aviary gives birds room to move, clean air, and a safer routine; a poorly planned one can mean heat stress, escapes, injuries, and constant battles […]
People usually end up searching for the African mourning dove when they’ve seen a collared, grey-brown dove near water or around a town edge in sub‑Saharan Africa—and they want to know what it is, whether it’s unusual, and how to tell it from similar “ringneck” doves. The details matter. Several Streptopelia doves look alike at […]
Orange-winged Amazon Parrot (Amazona amazonica): quick facts Adult size: usually about 31–33 cm long (bill to tail) Weight: roughly 300–470 g Potential lifespan: 50–60 years (sometimes longer with excellent care) Noise level: loud, especially at dawn and dusk Activity level: high; needs daily movement, chewing, and problem-solving Native range: northern and central South America, including […]
People usually start looking into pet birds when they’re weighing up a first bird (or a bigger, louder, longer-lived one), trying to set up a safe cage, or sorting out a puzzling change in behaviour or droppings. With birds, small choices add up: diet, light, space, and stress can quietly shape health for years. Birds […]
People usually search “African collared dove” when they’re trying to identify a pale, collared dove in the backyard, work out whether it’s native or introduced, or check what’s involved in keeping a “Barbary dove” as a pet. A close look matters: several similar doves turn up around houses and parks, and the rules and ethics […]
People usually look up Quaker (monk) parakeets for one of two reasons: they’re considering one as a pet, or they’ve noticed free-flying green parrots and bulky stick nests on power poles and want to know what they’re dealing with. The details matter. A bird that’s charming in a lounge room can be a serious problem […]
People usually start looking up Eclectus parrots when they’re weighing up a long-lived, high-contact pet bird: one that will be in the house for decades, not years. The decision is less about the colour and cleverness, and more about daily time, noise tolerance, safe housing, and a diet that stays consistent even on busy weeks. […]
People usually land on Senegal Parrot pages for one of two reasons: they’re weighing up whether this small West African parrot is the right fit for their home, or they’ve already got one and want to check day-to-day care—diet, housing, noise, handling, and the health problems that can quietly build if routines slip. Senegal Parrots […]
People usually start looking up cockatiel care when they’re weighing up a new bird, trying to fix a diet that’s become “seed-heavy”, or checking whether a behaviour change is normal. With cockatiels, small daily choices matter. A cramped cage, poor air quality, or the wrong food can quietly build into illness over months. Cockatiels are […]
People usually end up searching Peach-faced Lovebirds when they’re weighing up a new pet bird: how big they really get, how noisy they are, what they eat, and whether they’ll be steady company or a tiny whirlwind that needs more time than expected. A Peach-faced Lovebird (also called the Rosy-faced Lovebird) is small, bright, and […]
People usually search for the Blue-throated Macaw because they’ve seen a photo and want to know what it is, where it lives, and why it’s so rare. Sometimes the question is more practical: whether it’s legal or ethical to keep one, and what “critically endangered” really means in the real world. The short story is […] 
People usually start looking into Goffin’s cockatoos when they want a small-ish cockatoo with the big-cockatoo personality—clever, tactile, noisy at times, and intensely social. The decision matters, because this species can live for decades and can develop serious welfare problems if its daily needs aren’t met. Below is a clear, practical picture of what a […] 
Choosing a pet bird usually starts with a simple question: which species will fit your home, your noise tolerance, and the time you can genuinely give each day. Get it right and you’ll have a bright, watchful companion; get it wrong and the same bird can become stressed, noisy, or unwell. Below is a practical […] 
Country of origin: Central and South America (including the island of Trinidad) Also known as: Blue-and-yellow macaw; blue-and-gold macaw Adult size: About 81–86 cm long; roughly 1 kg (varies by individual) Care requirements: High (long-lived, powerful, noisy, intelligent, and destructive if under-stimulated) Lifespan: Often several decades; 50+ years is realistic with excellent care Best suited […] 
People usually look up the Bar-shouldered Dove after hearing its steady “cook-a-wook” call in a suburban park, or after spotting a long-tailed dove walking across a lawn and wanting to be sure what they’ve seen. Getting the ID right matters—there are similar-looking doves around towns and gardens, and small details (colour on the hindneck, where […] 
Most people land on “Barbary dove” pages because they’re trying to identify a gentle-looking collared dove, check whether it’s a suitable pet, or work out what “ringneck dove” actually means. The confusion is understandable: the names are used loosely, and the wild species most people see in streets and parks is usually not the domesticated […] 
People usually land here after spotting tiny moving specks around a bird’s vent or legs, seeing crusty build-up on the cere or feet, or noticing a restless bird that won’t settle on the perch at night. Mites can look like a small nuisance, but heavy infestations can tip a bird into anaemia, skin damage and […] 
People usually look up the American Goldfinch when a small, yellow finch turns up at a feeder or in a weedy patch and they want to be sure of what they’re seeing. It can look startlingly bright in summer, then almost like a different bird in winter, and that seasonal change is where many quick […] 
People usually look up the Blue Ground-Dove when they’ve seen a small dove slipping through edge habitat—blue-grey in the male, brown in the female—and want to confirm what it is, where it occurs, and whether it’s rare or protected. The name can also trip people up. “Blue Ground-Dove” is not an Australian bird, and it […] 
Most people land on a budgie care page because something practical needs sorting: a new bird has arrived, a cage setup feels too small, a seed-heavy diet has become a worry, or a once-bright little parrot is suddenly quiet and fluffed up. With budgerigars, small mistakes tend to show up quickly—often as weight loss, breathing […] 
People usually start searching for aviaries when the spare room feels too small, the backyard looks tempting, or a new bird is on the way. The choice matters. A well-built aviary gives birds room to move, clean air, and a safer routine; a poorly planned one can mean heat stress, escapes, injuries, and constant battles […] 
People usually end up searching for the African mourning dove when they’ve seen a collared, grey-brown dove near water or around a town edge in sub‑Saharan Africa—and they want to know what it is, whether it’s unusual, and how to tell it from similar “ringneck” doves. The details matter. Several Streptopelia doves look alike at […] 
Orange-winged Amazon Parrot (Amazona amazonica): quick facts Adult size: usually about 31–33 cm long (bill to tail) Weight: roughly 300–470 g Potential lifespan: 50–60 years (sometimes longer with excellent care) Noise level: loud, especially at dawn and dusk Activity level: high; needs daily movement, chewing, and problem-solving Native range: northern and central South America, including […] 
People usually start looking into pet birds when they’re weighing up a first bird (or a bigger, louder, longer-lived one), trying to set up a safe cage, or sorting out a puzzling change in behaviour or droppings. With birds, small choices add up: diet, light, space, and stress can quietly shape health for years. Birds […] 
People usually search “African collared dove” when they’re trying to identify a pale, collared dove in the backyard, work out whether it’s native or introduced, or check what’s involved in keeping a “Barbary dove” as a pet. A close look matters: several similar doves turn up around houses and parks, and the rules and ethics […] 
People usually look up Quaker (monk) parakeets for one of two reasons: they’re considering one as a pet, or they’ve noticed free-flying green parrots and bulky stick nests on power poles and want to know what they’re dealing with. The details matter. A bird that’s charming in a lounge room can be a serious problem […] 
People usually start looking up Eclectus parrots when they’re weighing up a long-lived, high-contact pet bird: one that will be in the house for decades, not years. The decision is less about the colour and cleverness, and more about daily time, noise tolerance, safe housing, and a diet that stays consistent even on busy weeks. […] 
People usually land on Senegal Parrot pages for one of two reasons: they’re weighing up whether this small West African parrot is the right fit for their home, or they’ve already got one and want to check day-to-day care—diet, housing, noise, handling, and the health problems that can quietly build if routines slip. Senegal Parrots […] 
People usually start looking up cockatiel care when they’re weighing up a new bird, trying to fix a diet that’s become “seed-heavy”, or checking whether a behaviour change is normal. With cockatiels, small daily choices matter. A cramped cage, poor air quality, or the wrong food can quietly build into illness over months. Cockatiels are […] 
People usually end up searching Peach-faced Lovebirds when they’re weighing up a new pet bird: how big they really get, how noisy they are, what they eat, and whether they’ll be steady company or a tiny whirlwind that needs more time than expected. A Peach-faced Lovebird (also called the Rosy-faced Lovebird) is small, bright, and […]