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Caique Species: The two species that make up the Pionites genus have more energy than probably any other parrot kept as a pet. Caiques are nonstop. They’ll dangle from your fingers as you walk around the house, throw toys from the top of their playgyms and summersault on the bottom of their cages. More >> |
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Canary Species: The quintessential pet bird, the canary has enjoyed steady popularity for more than a century. More >> |
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Canary-Winged Parakeet: The canary-winged parakeet is known for its agility and enjoys spending time hanging upside down on a playgym. They are also affectionate. These pet birds like to play, so provide them with a variety of choice of toys rotated often. More >> |
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Cape Parrot: The Cape parrot is one of the common names for the grey-headed parrot (Poicephalus fuscicollis suahelicus). This parrot is often confused with the Cape parrot (Poicephalus robustus), a species that is critically endangered in the wild and is not in U.S. aviculture. More >> |
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Cardinal Lory: Cardinal lories are endangered in the wild and rare as pets. The cardinal lory is a beautiful, bright red bird with some black coloring around its eyes. More >> |
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Chattering Lory: The chattering lory is large, playful, outgoing and, at times, mischievous. Chattering lories are charming, clownish birds, but can also be feisty and aggressive at times, according to Margrethe Warden, an American Lory Society director and lory breeder. More >> |
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Cherry-Headed Conure: The cherry-headed conure, also referred to as the red-masked parakeet, is currently a threatened species in its natural habitat. This bird has beautiful green plumage and a red head, except for the back half of the cheeks. More >> |
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Cinnamon Mutation Cockatiel: Cockatiels are curious birds that will snoop around and climb into nooks and crannies, bookcases, cabinets and other tight spots to investigate. These pet birds also enjoy tasting the food their owners are eating. More >> |
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Citron-Crested Cockatoo: Citron-crested cockatoos, also called Sumba cockatoos because of the Indonesian island Sumba from which they originate, are critically endangered. More >> |
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Clonclurry Parakeet: The Clonclurry parakeet is one of the Australian ringnecks. While most of these birds have an aggressive nature, this pet bird has the more mellow temperament. More >> |
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Cockatiel Species: As the No. 1 pet bird with BIRD TALK readers, the cockatiel doesn’t shy away from the spotlight. These slender Australian parrots, available in a variety of mutations, are affectionate, playful and opinionated. More >> |
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Cockatoo Species: Raucous and full of life, these large, short-tailed Australian parrots make an impression on all those they meet. Whether that impression is good or bad, depends more upon you than the bird. More >> |
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Collared Aracari: The collared aracari is an active, gregarious bird that has become more common as a pet or aviary bird, due to its hardiness and because it’s easy to breed. Collared aracaris are friendly and docile, particularly when hand-fed, and they thrive on companionship. More >> |
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Congo African Grey: The Congo African grey enjoys socializing, but its behavior is often affected by the owner’s mood and home environment. This pet bird isn’t known as a cuddler, but it does enjoy a head scratch and intelligent conversation. More >> |
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Conure Species: Two major genera make up the general category of conures where more than 50 individual bird species are grouped: Aratingas (the louder, more boisterous species) and Pyrrhura (more demure, often smaller species). More >> |
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Coral-Billed Pionus: The coral-billed Pionus, sometimes also called the red-billed Pionus, is rather quiet and reserved, compared to many other parrot species. They are not particularly playful but can bond to their owner and will enjoy having their head or neck scratched from a trusted person. More >> |
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Crimson Rosella: Crimson rosellas are quiet and gentle. They are often kept in an aviary, but if hand-fed and played with daily they can make excellent pet birds. If housed in an aviary, it is recommended to place perches on either side to encourage flying for exercise. More >> |
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Crimson-Bellied Conure: The crimson-bellied conure is sometimes referred to as the crimson-bellied parakeet as well. This species is sometimes confused with the pearly conure. More >> |
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Curl-Crested Aracari: The curl-crested aracari is a beautifully colored, glossy-feathered bird with curled feathers on its crown. It is one of only three toucan species with red feathers on the nape and shoulders, and it is the most colorful of small toucan species. More >> |
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