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St. Vincent Amazon
The St. Vincent Amazon is arguably the most brightly colored of all parrots, a large bird with dazzling plumage and one of the most beautiful Amazon species. Habitat fragility on its island home has driven it toward extinction, so captive numbers are few.
Meadow Bunting
The Meadow Bunting (also called the Mountain Sparrow) is a common, widespread bunting that raids rice and barley fields. Easy to keep and suitable for beginners, it is mostly wild-caught and should be chosen carefully to avoid dyed impersonators of rare breeds.
Crimson Rosella
The Crimson Rosella is a vividly colored parrot found in Australia and on Norfolk Island, usually seen in pairs or flocks. Young birds take about 15 months to gain adult plumage; it is a popular, hardy pet bird that dislikes damp conditions.
Asian Paradise-Flycatcher
The Asian Paradise-Flycatcher is a beautiful forest and plains bird with many aliases, best known for the male's two exceptionally long central tail feathers. It eats large numbers of pests and is an important beneficial bird that requires strict protection.
Dollarbird
The Dollarbird is a highly valued ornamental bird and a useful ally for farmers, catching insects from the air and along forest edges. Protected under Chinese wildlife law, it is a beneficial bird for forestry, though sensitive and shy, so it suits warmer southern and central climates.
Senegal Parrot
The Senegal Parrot is a resident bird native to West Africa with an average lifespan of around 30 years. Young birds can learn to talk, and while wild populations are considered agricultural pests, it is a popular, quiet pet parrot that is best raised from a young age.
Magpie Robin
The Magpie Robin (also called the Oriental Magpie-Robin) is a small, charming songbird resembling a miniature magpie, known for its loud, cheerful singing. Kept by many bird lovers, it lives 5–10 years and needs regular cage cleaning, water baths, and an insect-rich diet.
Painted Conure
The Painted Conure (Pyrrhura picta) has 9 subspecies and lives in forests and forest edges of Venezuela, Brazil, and neighboring countries, mostly around 600 m elevation. A small, attractive conure, it is a decent pet but sensitive to temperature changes and needs a clean environment and a varied, nutritious diet.
Superb Parrot
The Superb Parrot (Polytelis swainsonii), also called the Barraband Parakeet, is an elegant long-tailed parrot from southeastern Australia. Protected by law and with high import losses, it is uncommon as a pet and does best in a spacious aviary rather than a small cage.
Rainbow Lorikeet
The Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus) is a brightly colored lory found in Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. Lively and intelligent, it is a popular pet but needs a specialized nectar-based diet and a clean, spacious environment.