Canary (Serinus canarius)

Canaries are charming pets that don't require much interaction with their owners. Canaries are often kept in pairs. While many people think of the sweetly singing yellow canary as the typical one, it is by no means the sole representative. One thing to remember is that canaries do need grit added to their diet, since they can't digest their seed otherwise. Canaries are divided into three groups: color, type and song. Type canaries often sing and song canaries are quite pretty, it's just a matter of what dominant trait was the bird bred for.

Color canaries include New color and red factors. Some red factors are fed a food additive called canthaxanthin that helps keep the red vibrant.

Type canaries are bred to have a certain "look." Common ones include the Gloster, with its Beatles-style haircut; the elongated Belgian fancy; and the frilly look of the appropriately named frills, which include Parisians, Padovans and the Gibber Italicus.

Song canaries include rollers, waterslagers and American singers. Some song canaries sing as part of a group, while others sing individually.

Cockatiel

Cockatiels are intelligent, social, companion birds. They are the second most popular pet bird after the parakeet. These elegant looking exotic birds are known for their pumpkin orange cheek patches, bright yellow crests and long sleek tails. Ranging in colors of yellow, gray, and white, cockatiels provide us with companionship, affection and entertainment. By tending to their needs, these charming birds greet us with songs or words when we awaken each morning and amuse us with their antics all day long.

The average lifespan of a pet cockatiel is 15-20 years, but can be as short as 5-6. years with improper nutrition. They need to be talked to, played with and touched. They will solicit attention from people by singing or doing tricks. As sociable flocking birds, they like to eat while the family or anyone else is eating. Because of their ability to mimic sounds, they can be taught to talk and whistle tunes. Their talking is more unclear and muffled than the larger parrots. Both male and females are capable of learning to talk and sing, but males are more vocal.

Parakeet

Cockatiels are intelligent, social, companion birds. They are the second most popular pet bird after the parakeet. These elegant looking exotic birds are known for their pumpkin orange cheek patches, bright yellow crests and long sleek tails. Ranging in colors of yellow, gray, and white, cockatiels provide us with companionship, affection and entertainment. By tending to their needs, these charming birds greet us with songs or words when we awaken each morning and amuse us with their antics all day long.

The average lifespan of a pet cockatiel is 15-20 years, but can be as short as 5-6. years with improper nutrition. They need to be talked to, played with and touched. They will solicit attention from people by singing or doing tricks. As sociable flocking birds, they like to eat while the family or anyone else is eating. Because of their ability to mimic sounds, they can be taught to talk and whistle tunes. Their talking is more unclear and muffled than the larger parrots. Both male and females are capable of learning to talk and sing, but males are more vocal.

Strawberry Finch

Strawberry Finches, also known as the Red Avadavat, are perhaps the most popular of all the waxbills! The word "strawberry" suits these little birds because of the beautiful, strawberry like coloration of the male during breeding season.

The Strawberry Finches are petite little birds and as beautiful as they are charming. They are excellent at breeding in an aviary and make a good species for the beginner. Reasonably hardy, they are friendly with other finches and do well when kept in groups.

Sun Conure

Endearing, charming, playful and personality plus packaged into a vibrant bundle of feathers.
Thats a sun conure!

Sun Conures are capable of learning to talk, although their range is limited and their voices are squeaky and birdlike. They like to imitate amusing sounds (microwave beeps, etc.). They really enjoy human attention, especially if there is no other bird around for them to groom and play with.

Zebra Finch

Zebra finches are fun and easy to have in your home. They are a pleasure to view and their soft chirping is soothing. Whether you want only one pair to keep you company or you want to be a breeder with many birds, Zebras are a joy.

Males: The normal male bird has a gray upper body and wings. The belly is white. The beak and legs are a red-orange color. On each side of the head is a cheek patch. There is a 'tear drop' mark under the eye. This is a brown/tan/fawn color commonly called orange. The flanks/sides of the bird just below the wings, is a chestnut (orange) colored area with white dots. The chest is black and white stripped like a zebra, hence the name zebra finch. A truly beautiful bird!

Females: The female also has a gray upper body and wings with a white belly. The beak and legs are the same red-orange color but not as deep color, lighter. She has a black 'tear drop' mark under the eye. The most noticable differences between males and females are the cheek patches and the chest striping.