Species library

Birds we know and love

Every bird has individual needs, instincts, and behaviours. Here's a short introduction to the companion and aviary birds Zee Aviary focuses on.

Cockatiels(Nymphicus hollandicus)

Cockatiels are intelligent, social, curious, and highly adaptable companion birds. They are known for their expressive crests, whistles, affectionate personalities, and ability to develop strong relationships with their keepers.

Budgerigars

Budgerigars, commonly known as budgies, are small parrots with enormous personalities. They are intelligent, active, social, and naturally curious. Despite their small size, budgerigars need substantial mental and physical stimulation.

Lovebirds

Lovebirds are small, fiercely social parrots known for their strong pair bonds and affectionate nature. They are highly active, vocal, and form deep attachments to their companions, whether feathered or human.

Gouldian Finches

The Gouldian Finch is famous for its extraordinary colours and elegant appearance. These small finches require thoughtful care because their needs can differ significantly from those of parrots.

Java Sparrows

Java Sparrows (also called Java Finches or Java Rice birds) are calm, sociable finches that do best in small flocks. They come in several colour varieties, including fawn, silver, white, and grey.

Doves

Doves are peaceful, intelligent, and often underestimated companion birds. They have distinctive behaviours, vocalizations, social relationships, and environmental requirements. Depending on the species, doves may require considerably more space than people initially expect.

Conures

Conures are energetic, intelligent, playful parrots known for their strong personalities. They can form deep relationships with humans, but their intelligence and energy also mean they require significant commitment.

Bengalese Finches

Bengalese Finches (also called Society Finches) are calm, hardy, and highly social small birds, bred in captivity for generations. They're known for being easygoing flock birds and are often used to foster the eggs of other finch species, like Gouldians.