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A small, stocky parrot that is primarily green, with a brownish-grey head and bright yellow feathers under the wings, which are visible during flight....
A large, robust parrot from the Poicephalus genus, the Cape Parrot is mostly green with an olive-yellow to brownish head. Females often have a distinc...
The Congo African Grey is the larger of the two common subspecies, with silvery-grey feathers, a white mask around the eyes, and a bright red tail. Th...
A stocky, medium-sized parrot, the Jardine's is primarily green with black scalloping on the feathers, a black head, and red markings on the crown and...
A small, compact parrot with a brownish-grey head and back, a turquoise or blue belly, and bright yellow markings on the crown and the bend of the win...
This small parrot is sexually dimorphic. They are primarily greyish-brown with green feathers on the back. Males have a striking bright orange or red ...
A very popular Poicephalus species. They have a charcoal grey head, green back and throat, and a distinctive V-shaped patch of yellow, orange, or red ...
The Timneh African Grey is slightly smaller and darker than the Congo African Grey, with a horn-colored upper beak and a maroon tail. They are known f...
A popular Amazon species, characterized by a patch of blue or turquoise on their forehead. The amount of blue varies greatly between individuals....
A large, popular Amazon known for its striking yellow head, which spreads down the neck as it matures. They are highly sought after for their talking ...
Also known as the Mexican Red-headed Parrot, this is a medium-sized green parrot with a bright red patch on its forehead and a splash of violet-blue b...
A medium-sized Amazon with primarily green plumage, a maroon forehead, and a distinctive lilac-blue crown and neck. They are known for their gentler n...
One of the largest Amazon species, they have a green body with a dusty or 'mealy' appearance due to a faint white-ish tinge to their feathers. Some ha...
A popular and common medium-sized Amazon. They are mostly green with blue and yellow on the face and a distinctive splash of orange on the leading edg...
A striking medium-sized parrot, primarily green with a bright red patch on its forehead (lore), yellow cheeks, and blue streaks behind the eyes....
The smallest of the Amazon parrots. They are mostly green with a white patch on the forehead, blue on the crown, and red around the eyes. They are sex...
A large green parrot with a distinct patch of yellow on the crown. They are often confused with the Yellow-naped and Double Yellow-headed Amazons....
Known for their striking green plumage and a distinct yellow patch on the nape of the neck, which grows with age. They have a robust build and a power...
A small, stocky parrot with a black head, white throat and chest, yellow thighs, and green wings. They are often described as clowns....
Similar in build to the Black-headed Caique, but with a vibrant orange or yellow head, white belly, and green wings. They are equally energetic....
A medium-sized white cockatoo, also known as a Little Corella, with a distinctive bare, greyish-blue patch of skin around its eyes. They are known for...
A subspecies of the Lesser Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo, the Citron is distinguished by its brilliant orange crest and orange patches on its cheeks. They ...
A medium-sized, all-white cockatoo with a small recumbent crest and a pale blue eye-ring. They are known for being more gentle and less demanding than...
A unique, small cockatoo from Australia. They are sexually dimorphic: males are dark grey with a striking bright red head and wispy crest, while femal...
Also known as the Tanimbar Corella, this is one of the smallest white cockatoo species. They have a small crest and a pale pink patch between the eyes...
The iconic large white cockatoo with a big, expressive yellow crest. They are highly intelligent and are often seen in movies and television....
A medium-sized version of the Greater Sulphur-Crested, with the same white body and yellow crest, but noticeably smaller....
Also known as the Leadbeater's Cockatoo, this is arguably one of the most beautiful cockatoos, with soft white and salmon-pink plumage and a stunning,...
Known as the Eleonora Cockatoo, this is a subspecies of the Greater Sulphur-Crested. It is smaller than the Greater but larger than the Lesser, with a...
One of the largest white cockatoos, the Moluccan (or Salmon-Crested) has beautiful pale pink feathers that are particularly visible when they raise th...
A very large and powerful parrot, the Palm Cockatoo is a dark, smoky-grey or black with a huge crest and a massive beak. They have a distinctive bare ...
A large, sexually dimorphic cockatoo from Australia. Males are solid black with brilliant red panels in their tail. Females are black with yellow spot...
Also known as the Philippine Cockatoo, this is a critically endangered species. It is an all-white cockatoo with a helmet-like crest and distinctive r...
Commonly known as the Galah, this is a beautiful and very common Australian cockatoo. They have a bright pink chest and face, a grey back, and a light...
A type of Corella from Australia, this white cockatoo is distinguished by its very long, slender upper beak, which it uses for digging up roots and tu...
The Triton is a large and popular subspecies of the Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo. They are large, white, have a big yellow crest, and a distinctive blue e...
A large, all-white cockatoo known for its large, expressive crest that opens up like an umbrella. They are one of the most popular and affectionate la...
This common name refers to two endangered species from Western Australia: Baudin's and Carnaby's Black Cockatoos. They are large, black birds with whi...
A large black cockatoo from southeastern Australia, with distinctive yellow patches on its cheeks and yellow panels in its long tail. They have a cres...
A medium-sized conure with more subdued coloring, featuring a dusky or greyish-brown head and breast that blends into an olive-green body. They are kn...
A striking conure that is mostly green, with a brilliant golden-orange cap on its head, orange on its cheeks, and a red and yellow belly patch. They a...
Also known as the Queen of Bavaria Conure, this is an exceptionally beautiful and rare parrot. They are a stunning, uniform bright yellow, with green ...
A small, popular conure known for its relatively quiet nature. They are mostly green with a maroon tail, grey head, and subtle red on the belly....
A very colorful conure, often confused with the Sun Conure. They have a bright yellow head and chest, an orange-red belly, green wings, and a blue tai...
A unique-looking conure with a distinctive black head and bib, a green body, and blue on the chest and flight feathers. They are also known as the Bla...
One of the largest conure species, the Patagonian Conure, or Burrowing Parrot, is primarily olive-brown with a white eye-ring, white patches on the br...
Famous as the stars of the movie 'The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill,' this conure is bright green with a full head and face of brilliant red....
One of the most strikingly colored parrots, with a vibrant mix of yellow, orange, red, and green plumage. Their full color comes in with maturity....
A beautiful lory with a black cap, a vibrant red neck and chest, blue belly, and green wings. They are a sight to behold....
A stunning, mostly red lory with green wings, a patch of yellow on its back, and a bright orange beak. They are known for their very talkative nature....
A uniquely colored lory with two main color phases: one with a brownish-black body with a bright orange or yellow bib, and another that is more olive-...
As their name suggests, Rainbow Lorikeets are a kaleidoscope of color, with a blue head, green back, and a chest of orange and yellow. They are one of...
A small, beautiful lovebird with a green body, golden-yellow neck, and a fiery orange-red face. A prominent white eye-ring gives them a distinct look....
Also known as the Yellow-collared Lovebird, this species has a striking black 'mask' on its head, a bright yellow collar and breast, and a green body....
Also known as Lilian's Lovebird, this is one of the smallest lovebird species. It has a green body and a beautiful orange-pink head and breast....
One of the most popular lovebird species, they are mostly green with a beautiful rosy-pink face and throat. They are known for their big, feisty perso...
One of the most recognizable parrots in the world, the Blue and Gold Macaw is a large, vibrant bird known for its brilliant blue upperparts and golden...
Also known as the Coulon's Macaw, this is a smaller, rare macaw. It is primarily green with a striking blue head, a patch of red under the tail, and a...
A critically endangered macaw that is often mistaken for the Blue and Gold. They have a brilliant turquoise-blue throat, nape, and crown, contrasting ...
Also known as the Great Green Macaw, it is the second-largest macaw species. It is primarily yellowish-green with a red forehead, blue on the lower ba...
One of the largest macaw species, the Green-winged Macaw is primarily deep red, with a distinct band of green across the middle of its wings, followed...
The smallest of the macaw species, Hahn's Macaws are compact, primarily green parrots with a patch of red on the bend of their wings. They are part of...
The largest of all flying parrot species, the Hyacinth Macaw is a breathtaking solid cobalt blue, with bright yellow patches of bare skin around its e...
A popular mini-macaw, the Illiger's is predominantly green with a red forehead, and blue on the head and wings. They have a distinctive orange-red pat...
A large, rare macaw that is a uniform deep blue, similar to the Hyacinth but slightly smaller and with a greenish tinge. They have a teardrop-shaped y...
A large macaw that is predominantly olive green, with a bright red patch on its forehead, blue flight feathers, and a red and blue tail. Its name come...
A small mini-macaw, primarily green with a blue forehead and a large maroon patch on its belly. They have a distinctive yellow bare facial patch....
A medium-sized macaw, mostly green with a bright red patch on its forehead and crown, red ear patches, and red on the bend of the wings. Critically en...
Arguably one of the most beautiful parrots, the Scarlet Macaw is a stunning bird with brilliant red plumage, a band of bright yellow on its wings, tip...
The largest of the mini-macaws, the Severe is predominantly green with chestnut-colored patches on its forehead and cheeks, and blue on its crown....
The famous 'Little Blue Macaw,' a small macaw with various shades of blue-grey plumage and a brighter blue on the wings and tail. It is extinct in the...
A popular mini-macaw, mostly green with a distinctive bright yellow band on the back of its neck that develops with age. They have a black forehead an...
A small, gentle parakeet with brownish-tinged plumage, a pinkish belly, and blue highlights on the wings and tail. They are known for their calm demea...
One of the most popular pets in the world, the budgie is a small, long-tailed, seed-eating parrot. Wild budgies are green and yellow, but selective br...
Distinctive crested parrots from Australia. Grey body with white wing patches, orange cheek circles, and yellow head (males). Many color mutations exi...
An elegant, medium-sized parrot with a long tail. They are typically bright green, but color mutations include blue, yellow, and white. Males are dist...
Often called 'Linnies,' these small parakeets are known for their calm nature and unique barred or lined feather pattern. They are typically green wit...
Also known as the Rock Pebbler, this is a slender, long-tailed parakeet from Australia. Males are a striking olive-yellow with red on the wings, while...
A small, bright green parrot with a greyish breast and cheeks. They are the only parrot species that builds its own nest out of sticks rather than nes...
A beautifully colored parakeet from Australia. There are several species, like the Eastern Rosella, known for their brilliant red heads and multi-colo...
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