Pets Types

My Pets Introduction.

Types of Birds
Picture of greys, yellow collared macaw, senegal, greycheeks, and quaker in Central Park provided by Terri Leinneweber
Want information about a particular type of bird?Here are articles and links to web sites with information by type of bird:
General InformationParrots of the World Checklist - contains citation, range etc. for Lories and Lorikeets, Cockatoos and Cockatiel, Kea through Poicephalus, Lovebirds through Macaws, Conures, Short-tailed Parakeets, Amazons. Telepathic Parrots by Jane HallanderLiving With Handicapped Quakers by Beth Eldridge of the Flying Colors Aviary
Webmaster note: You may also want to look in the Mailing List section. There are some very fine mailing lists devoted to one species of bird. By joining, you will be able to ask questions of bird owners and breeders.
African GreysYou and Your African Grey by Jane HallanderAlex Foundation by Kimberly TotzkayParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily PsittacinaeTaming of Nisa by Nisa RaischenbergPicture of Casey (CAG) baby, provided by Terri LeinneweberPicture of Casey (CAG) adult, in Central Park, provided by Terri Leinneweber African Gray Parrot - link to the Pet Bird PageCujo, the African Grey and pictures - updated each minuteGrey Parrot FAQIntelligence of African Grey Parrots - Dr. Irene M. Pepperberg, link to Proceedings of The International Aviculturists Society, January 11 - 15, 1995
AmazonsAmazon FAQ - link to (F)requently (A)sked (Q)uestions INDEX for rec.pets.birds - written by Joanie Doss!Amazing Amazons!Picture of Lilac Crown Amazon, provided by Terri LeinneweberPicture of St. Vincent's Amazon, provided by Terri LeinneweberParrots of the World Checklist - AmazonsBlue Fronted Amazon - link to the Pet Bird PageYellow Fronted Amazon - link to the Pet Bird PageRed Lored Amazon - link to the Pet Bird Page
Barraband's ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - short tailed parakeets
Black ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Black-winged ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - short tailed parakeets
Blue BonnetParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Blue-collared ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Micropsittinae
Blue-headed ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - short tailed parakeets
Blue-naped ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Blue-rumped ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Blue-winged ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Bourke's ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Brehm's ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Bronze-winged ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - short tailed parakeets
Brown-hooded ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - short tailed parakeets
BudgerigarsCody's Bird Cage - the world from a Budgie's perspective!Valentine Surprise by Roger FieldsParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily PsittacinaeLink to the Budgie ListBudgerigars - link to the Pet Bird PageThe Budgerigar (Keet) FAQ by Anthony Olszewski
Caica ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - short tailed parakeets
CaiquesParrots of the World Checklist - short tailed parakeets
CanariesJessie the Bold by Nora StanleyThe Canary FAQ by Anthony Olszewski
CockatielsLutino cockatiel picture - High RiseCockatiel care sheet - by Susie Kidder of Pieds 'N Pearlies One Tough Egg by Carole J. CampbellParrots of the World Checklist - Part 2 Cockatoos and CockatielCockatiels and lovebirds - link to Rei HomepageCockatiels - link to the Pet Bird Page
CockatoosLeadbeater or Major Mitchell Cockatoo pictures by Mike OwenMajor Mitchell (cacatua leadbeateri) picture from Hans-Juergen PfefferPicture of Leadbeater's cockatoo from Kathie MaffittGoffin's - by Rusty KellerPicture of Casey, Goffin's 'too, provided by Lori RoterPicture of Piper, Moluccan cockatoo, provided by Tara AndrewsAnother picture of Piper, Moluccan cockatoo, provided by Tara AndrewsPicture of Black Palm Cockatoo, provided by Terri Leinneweber Picture of Coco Chanel, Galah Cockatoo, provided by Terri LeinneweberParrots of the World Checklist - Part 2 Cockatoos and CockatielMoluccan Cockatoo - link to the Pet Bird PageLesser Sulfur Crested Cockatoo - link to the Pet Bird PageUmbrella Cockatoo - link to the Pet Bird PageGoffin's Cockatoo - link to the Pet Bird Page
Conures (Aratinga)Conures by Terri LeinneweberParrots of the World Checklist - conuresMy Personal Experience by Mickie RatelThe Loudest Bird in New York City by Susan HarmonKoji by Mickie RatelMore on Koji by Mickie RatelOdie by Judie Anne SigdelSun Conure - link to the Pet Bird PageGold Capped Conure - link to the Pet Bird PageJendaya Conure - link to the Pet Bird PageBlue Crown Conure - link to the Pet Bird Page
Conures (Pyrrhura)Green Cheek Conure - link to the Pet Bird PageMaroon Bellied Conure - link to the Pet Bird Page
Dusky ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - short tailed parakeets
Eclectus ParrotEclectus Society A brief introduction to Eclectus Parrots Part 1: Classification - by Scott Lewis of Old World Aviaries - Parrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily PsittacinaeRuby's Mush by Jamie GardeEclectus Parrot - link to the Pet Bird Page
Elegant ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Fig ParrotsParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
FinchesZebra Finch PageFinchworld - variety of finch articles and information!National Finch and Softbill Society Web SiteObsolete American English Names for Estrellid Finches Finch photos and online information guide to the breeding and keeping of caged finches
Golden-shouldered ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Great-billed ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Micropsittinae
Grey-cheeked ParakeetsGrey-cheeked Parakeet info by Beverly MarshMore grey-cheeked parakeet info by Beverly Marsh
Ground ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Hanging ParrotsParrots of the World Checklist - Order Psittaciformes
Hawk-headed ParrotParrots of the World Checklist
KakapoParrots of the World Checklist
KeasParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Nestorinae
King ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Lories and LorikeetsLory FAQ by Deborah Wisti-PetersonLories and Lorikeets by Nora StanleyLories by Terri Leinneweber, Tex and Kathy McKinneyTraining the Elephant by Nora StanleyThe Belgium Lory SocietyParrots of the World Checklist - Family Loriidae (Lories)Lories/Lorikeets FAQ - link to (F)requently (A)sked (Q)uestions INDEX for rec.pets.birds
LovebirdsLink to the Lovebirds ListParrots of the World Checklist - Order PsittaciformesThe Lovebird Mailing List Home PageSummer in the Poconos by Donna HeappsPeach Face Lovebird - link to the Pet Bird PageThe Lovebird FAQ by Nicole Jones
MacawsSpix MacawThose Not-So Severe Macaws by Nancy ChambersSpeech and Vocabulary Development in a Greenwing Macaw by Janice E. PetersPicture of Kenji, Blue and Gold Macaw, provided by Tara AndrewsPicture of Rafferty, Yellow Collared Macaw, provided by Terri LeinneweberAnother picture of Rafferty, Yellow Collared Macaw, provided by Terri LeinneweberParrots of the World Checklist - Order PsittaciformesBlue and Gold Macaw - link to the Pet Bird PageMacaw page link by Barry ThaxtonLarge Macaw FAQ - link to (F)requently (A)sked (Q)uestions INDEX for rec.pets.birdsMini Macaw FAQ - link to (F)requently (A)sked (Q)uestions INDEX for rec.pets.birdsScarlett Macaw - link to the Pet Bird PageGreen Winged Macaw - link to the Pet Bird PageSevere Macaw - link to the Pet Bird PageHahn Macaw - link to the Pet Bird Page
Maderasz's ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Modest ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Mulga ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Muller's ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Night ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Orange-bellied ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Parakeets (not Budgies)Parrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily PsittacinaeParrots of the World Checklist - Order PsittaciformesParrots of the World Checklist - short tailed parakeets
Painted ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Paradise ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
ParrotletParrots of the World Checklist - short tailed parakeets
Pesquet's ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Pileated ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - short tailed parakeets
Plum-crowned ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - short tailed parakeets
Pionus ParrotsPionus Breeders' Home Page - lots of information!Maximillian Pionus Parrot - link to the Pet Bird Page
Poicephalus Parrots (Capes, Jardines, Brown-headed, Niam-Niam, Senegals, Red-bellied, Meyer's, Ruppell's Parrot, Yellow-faced Parrot)Oiseau on Day Care (Meyers) by Roger FieldsPicture of Dillon, senegal, provided by Terri LeinneweberPoicephalus FAQ - link to (F)requently (A)sked (Q)uestions INDEX for rec.pets.birdsParrots of the World Checklist - Poicephalus ParrotsJardine Parrot - link to the Pet Bird PageMeyers Parrot - link to the Pet Bird PageSenegal Parrot - link to the Pet Bird Page
Port Lincoln ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Princess ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Purple-bellied ParrotParrots of the World Checklist
Pygmy ParrotsParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Micropsittinae
Quaker ParakeetPictures of feral (wild) Quaker nests by Steve JenkinsQuaker Intelligence by Beth Eldridge of the Flying Colors AviaryParrots of the World Checklist - short tailed parakeetsLiving With Handicapped Quakers by Beth Eldridge of the Flying ColorsQuaker picture - HueyPicture of baby quaker, provided by Flying Colors AviaryThe Adoption of Scooter by Helen SiegelQuaker Parakeet - link to the Pet Bird Page
Racket-tailed ParrotsParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Red-billed ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - short tailed parakeets
Red-capped ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Red-cheeked ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Red-rumped ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Red Winged ParrotsParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Regent ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Ringneck ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Rock ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Rose faced ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - short tailed parakeets
RosellasParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Rusty-faced ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - short tailed parakeets
Saffron-headed ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - short tailed parakeets
Scaly-headed ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - short tailed parakeets
Scarlet-chested ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Short-tailed ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - short tailed parakeets
Singing ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Swift ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Turquoise ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Vasa Parrots Vasa Parrots - by Scott Lewis of Old World AviariesParrots of the World Checklist - Subfamily Psittacinae
Vulturine ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - short tailed parakeets
White-capped ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - short tailed parakeets
White-headed ParrotParrots of the World Checklist - short tailed parakeets