Macaws
Macaw Care: Space, Enrichment and Daily Routine
Understand the space, activity and daily commitment involved in caring for a macaw.
1 min read
THE PARROT CARE FIELD GUIDE
Parrot Species
Species profiles, lifespan, temperament and ownership guides.
Compare the everyday routines behind different species, then follow a species guide before making a long-term commitment.
START WITH THE BIG PICTURE
Choose by care needs.
Compare the everyday routines behind different species, then follow a species guide before making a long-term commitment.
EXPLORE THE DETAILS
Choose a focus.
THE COMPLETE CHECKLIST · AVILIST v2025b
Every parrot species, in one place.
Explore the worldwide order Psittaciformes by family, or search an English or scientific name. The checklist includes wild species and those recorded as extinct; it is a species list, not a list of pet breeds.
406recognized species
in 4 families
in 4 families
406 species shown
Psittacidae · 180 species
Back to top ↑African & American parrots
Glaucous MacawAnodorhynchus glaucusRead species profile ↗
Possibly extinct 
Spix's MacawCyanopsitta spixiiRead species profile ↗
Extinct in the wild Psittaculidae · 200 species
Back to top ↑Old World parrots & lorikeets
New Caledonian LorikeetVini diademaRead species profile ↗
Possibly extinct 
Red-throated LorikeetVini amabilisRead species profile ↗
Possibly extinct Cacatuidae · 22 species
Back to top ↑Cockatoos & cockatiels
Strigopidae · 4 species
Back to top ↑New Zealand parrots
No matching species. Try another English or scientific name.
About this checklist
Names and classification: AviList Core Team (2026), AviList: The Global Avian Checklist v2025b, CC BY 4.0. Each entry opens a species profile with its source and image credit. Taxonomy can change as research develops; inclusion does not mean a bird is suitable for captivity.
New Zealand family photo: Kākāpō “Sirocco”, Chris Birmingham / Department of Conservation, CC BY 2.0; display crop.
For practical advice, start with the care guides and the species collections above.
FEATURED GUIDE
A good place to start.
African GreyAfrican Grey Parrot Care: A Practical OverviewExplore the daily routines and long-term commitment behind living with an African Grey.Read the guide →KEEP EXPLORING
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Cockatiels
Cockatiel Care: A Friendly Daily Guide
Plan a comfortable home and learn to read a cockatiel’s everyday signals.
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Conures
Conure Care: Play, Routine and Trust
A practical starting point for an active conure’s home, enrichment and interaction.
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Amazon Parrots
Amazon Parrot Care: A Practical Starting Point
Support an Amazon parrot with a predictable routine, thoughtful diet and enrichment.
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Lovebird
Lovebird Care: Small Bird, Thoughtful Routine
Give a lovebird safe housing, daily activity and social attention suited to the individual.
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