221 Exotic Birds Encyclopedia

The Creatophora cinerea (scientific name) or wattled starling is native to Eastern and Southern parts of Africa. They inhabit grasslands and open woodland areas. The wattled starling is 8.2 inches in length and has a short tail and pointed wings. Its plumage is mostly grey, but the white rump and black tail and flight feathers […]

The Gracupica nigricollis (scientific name) or black-collared starling is found in the tropical dry forests across Thailand, Myanmar, China, Cambodia and Vietnam. Though it inhabits forests yet this bird also frequently wanders into urban areas. Its height is no longer than 11 inches. It starling has a white chest, and iridescent black feathers with an

The Acridotheres melanopterus (scientific name) or black-winged starling is a species of starling which is native to Indonesia. This bird has 3 sub-species which are found in Java and Bali. 9.1 inches in length, this starling is known for its striking plumage. The male and the female in this species look alike. The head, chest,

The Chloropsis aurifrons (scientific name) or golden-fronted leafbird is a native of South-East Asia, mostly the forest regions of India and Sri Lanka. This bird has a bright green plumage all over, except the face and throat. It has a black face and throat which has a yellow border. The forehead is orange and there

The Lorius garrulous (scientific name) or chattering lory is a forest-dwelling parrot which is a local of North Maluku, Indonesia. At 12 inches length, this bird is mostly red in colour with an orange red beak and wings that are green with a yellow shaft at an angle on them. Their diet includes fruits, pollen,

The Irena puella (scientific name) or Asian fairy bluebird is a medium-sized bird found in the tropical forests of Southern Asia, from the foothills of the Himalayas, across India and Sri Lanka till the Philippines. These birds are a lot like bulbuls, but only in size and shape. About 10.6 inches in length, the Asian

The Nymphicus hollandicus (scientific name) or cockatiel is a bird from the cockatoo family, found in the scrublands and wetlands of Australia. Only 12-13 inches in length, this bird is known for its bright head crest. The belly, chest and underparts in general are grey-coloured, while the back is darker, and the wings are dark

The Lorius lory (scientific name) or black-capped lory is a bird of the parrot species commonly found in New Guinea and its surrounding islands. Its height does not exceed 12.2 inches. Its distinctive features are the green wings, the red head and the body around the wing, blue belly and legs, yellow under wings and

The Serinus canaria domestica (scientific name) or domestic canary is a descendant of the wild canary. Originated from the Macaronesian Islands, it is presently found across the globe, in households as a songbird. 5.5 inches in length, this bird has a bright greenish-yellow coloured plumage overall excepting the tips of the tail feathers, which are

The Cacatuidae (scientific name) is the family of birds from the parrot order known as cockatoo. These birds are found from the Philippines and Indonesia to Solomon Islands and Australia. With height ranging from 12-24 inches, these birds are easily identifiable because of their large head crests and curved beaks. Very similar in features to

The Francolinus pondicerianus (scientific name) or grey francolin is endemic to the scrublands and open country areas of India which are 500 metres above the sea level and certain areas of Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Also known as the Indian partridge, this bird is 11-13 inches in length and has a barred brown-rufous plumage all

The Milvusmigrans (scientific name) or black kite has a very cosmopolitan distribution, but is a native resident of India and South-East Asia. Medium-sized bird of prey, the black kite is largely brownish with very little rufous colouring in the plumage. The head and neck are a lighter colour. The base of the beak is yellow

The Ardeola grayii (scientific name) or Indian-pond heron is also known as the paddybird. An average 17.5 inches in length, this bird is usually hunched and hence its long neck appears short and stocky. While the underparts, specifically the belly, legs and rump are white, the wings are a dark brown colour near the shoulders.

The Loriculus galgulus (scientific name) or blue-crowned hanging parrot is mostly found in the forested lowlands from Thailand to Borneo. This parrot is mostly green in colour, with a crown of blue on its head. The adult male has a black beak, a red throat and a rump and yellow lower back. The female is

The Eos bornea (scientific name) or red lory is native to the Moluccas Islands in Indonesia. They are pugnacious, flamboyant birds, which are very playful and colourful in appearance. 12 inches in length, the red lory, as the name suggests, is bright red in colour, with blue, black markings on its back and wings. It