Bird Care Tips

Yellow Backed Whydah The Yellow-backed Whydah, also known as the East African Paradise-Whydah, is a small passerine bird belonging to the family Viduidae. It is native to East Africa and is known for its striking plumage and unique breeding behavior. Here are some interesting facts about the Yellow-backed Whydah: The male Yellow-backed Whydah has a bright yellow … [Read more...] about Yellow Backed Whydah

Napoleon Weaver Scientific Name: Euplectes afra Origin: West Africa A lively and active weaver, which can be aggressive during the breeding season. Description: Size: 10 cm (4 in) COCK: Head: thick yellow ruff. Back: yellow. Body: black and yellow. Wings: black and buff. Throat: yellow. Eyes: black. Beak: black. Legs: black. HEN: Alike, so it is not … [Read more...] about Napoleon Weaver

Pin-tailed Whydah The Pintailed Whydah (Vidua macroura) is a small bird species that belongs to the family Viduidae, which is also known as the indigobirds and whydahs. Here are some key facts about this bird: Appearance: The Pintailed Whydah is sexually dimorphic, which means that males and females have different appearances. The male has striking black and white … [Read more...] about Pintailed Whydah

Plum Headed Parakeet The Plum-headed Parakeet (Psittacula cyanocephala) is a species of parrot that is native to the Indian subcontinent and nearby areas of Southeast Asia.   Appearance: The Plum-headed Parakeet is a medium-sized parrot, measuring around 30 centimeters in length. The male has a distinctive pinkish-purple head, while the female has a grey head. Both … [Read more...] about Plum Headed Parakeet

Red-cowled cardinal The Red-cowled Cardinal (Paroaria dominicana) is a bird species belonging to the family Thraupidae, which is found in South America. Here are some key facts about this species: Appearance: The Red-cowled Cardinal is a medium-sized bird with a bright red head, neck, and upper chest, which contrasts with its black upper parts and white under parts. It … [Read more...] about Red-cowled cardinal

Red Avadavat The Red Avadavat, also known as the Red Munia or Strawberry Finch, is a small passerine bird that belongs to the family Estrildidae. Here are some interesting facts about this bird: Appearance: The Red Avadavat is a small bird, measuring about 4 inches in length. The males have bright red plumage all over their bodies, except for the black beak and tail. … [Read more...] about Red Avadavat

Yellow Collared Oculus bird I believe you may be referring to the Yellow-collared Chlorophonia, which is also known as the Yellow-collared Ixora or Yellow-collared Manakin. Here are some interesting facts about this bird: Appearance: The Yellow-collared Chlorophonia is a small bird, measuring about 3.5 inches in length. The male has a bright green body, with a yellow … [Read more...] about Yellow Collared Oculus bird

Three Coloured Mannikin The Three Coloured Mannikin, also known as the Three-coloured Munia or the Chestnut Munia, is a small bird species that are native to Southeast Asia, including parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. As their name suggests, Three Coloured Mannikins have a distinctive tri-colored plumage, with black feathers on the head and neck, chestnut-brown … [Read more...] about Three Coloured Mannikin

Zebra Finch The zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata) is a small bird that is native to Australia. It is a popular species among pet bird enthusiasts due to its attractive appearance, cheerful demeanor, and unique vocalizations. Zebra finches are about 10-11 cm in length and weigh about 15-20 grams. They have a distinctive black and white striped pattern on their neck, chest, … [Read more...] about Zebra Finch

Indian Blue Roller Scientific Name: Coracias benghahwsis Origin: Asia Description: Size: 10 cm (4 in) COCK: Body: olive green. Breast and stomach: black with white spots. Facial mask: orange-red. Beak: black. Legs: cream. HEN: The hen looks similar to the male specie, but its facial mask is golden beige. Diet: (Seedeater) Mixed millets form the … [Read more...] about Indian Blue Roller

Zosterops This warbler-like bird readily becomes tamed and is a good exhibition species. Description: Size: 10 cm (4 in) COCK: Body: green. Breast: grey-white. Belly: grey-white. Chin: yellow. Throat: yellow. Eye ring: white feathers. Beak: black. Legs: grey. HEN: Similar, but these birds may be sexed by the attractive song of the cock bird. Diet: … [Read more...] about Zosterops

Golden-Fronted Fruit Sucker Scientific Name: Chloropsis auditions Origin: Himalayas and Burma One of the colourful softbills available, this supremely graceful bird also has a delightful, melodious song. It soon becomes tame and eagerly takes a daily mealworm from the hand. It makes an excellent show bird and is often a very clever mimic of other birds, is best kept … [Read more...] about Golden Fronted Fruit Sucker

Canary Scientific Name: Serinus canaria Origin: Canary Islands This popular songbird can be obtained in a great variety of forms and colors. The wild canary has green color plumage. One of the most popular varieties is known as the Border Fancy. This is described here. The Canary species of bird is commonly bred in captivity. Though the bird in captivity is … [Read more...] about Canary

California Quail Scientific Name: Lophortyx californicus Origin: California, U.S.A. California Quail is a very hardy and easily manageable ground bird, which adds interest to the aviary at ground level and lives happily with types of birds like cockatiels and budgerigars or weavers, whydahs, and Java Sparrows. The California Quail can be aggressive, so no more than one … [Read more...] about California Quail

Diamond Sparrow Scientific Name: Staganopleura guttata Origin: Australia The colorful Diamond Sparrow is one of the most easily bred Australian finches. A pair in a mixed collection may be well-behaved towards the other inhabitants or very aggressive, for individual temperaments vary greatly in this species. Description: Size: 1.3 cm (5 in) COCK: Head: … [Read more...] about Diamond Sparrow