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A bird database hosted by Birds Canada that brings together scientific names, synonyms, names in many languages, and comparisons among taxonomic checklists. Use it to trace names and compare species treatments. Avibase concept identifiers are separate from ITIS TSNs.
Source / publisher: Avibase / Birds Canada
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A taxonomic database covering animals, plants, fungi, and other organisms. Use its scientific-name records to check classification, synonyms, and taxonomic standing. Each record has a Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN), which identifies an ITIS record and is not an Avibase identifier.
Source / publisher: Integrated Taxonomic Information System partnership
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A global assessment of species’ extinction risk, published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Use species assessments to understand conservation categories, population trends, threats, and conservation actions. Check the assessment date; a Red List category is not a measure of an individual bird’s health or care needs.
Source / publisher: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
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An independently operated, free, noncommercial resource for source-backed parrot taxonomy, conservation status, CITES listings, and distribution, with genetics, incubation, and flock-record tools. Records needing verification are flagged for review.
Source / publisher: Parrot Database (independently operated)
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Species profiles with information on parrot distribution, natural history, and conservation.
Source / publisher: World Parrot Trust
Developed by The Parrots’ Project
A first-draft map linking library sources to 21 cockatoo species, with topic coverage and research gaps. Under review.
Source / publisher: The Parrots’ Project
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A research article presenting a parrot phylogenetic supertree and functional trait database, with methods and links to associated data.
Source / publisher: Scientific Data (Springer Nature); full text hosted by PubMed Central
Developed by The Parrots’ Project
A growing, manually reviewed collection of citation records linking to original research and publications. Attached files are not shared publicly.
Source / publisher: The Parrots’ Project; hosted on Zotero
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An international avicultural magazine with articles by experienced breeders, veterinarians, and conservationists. Its issue listings preserve the connection between articles and their authors.
Source / publisher: AwiParrots and contributing authors
Last checked 2026-11-12 · 2026 issue contents available, including issue 9/2026.
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A magazine archive bringing together birdkeeping experiences, conservation, society news, and historical perspectives, including writing about birds beyond parrots.
Source / publisher: The Parrot Society UK
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Autumn 2026 issue and an archive extending back to 2011 visible.
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A historical companion-bird magazine. Use the library’s archive-discovery link to look for surviving issues and records; this is not a complete digitized run.
Source / publisher: Bird Talk magazine · archive discovery via Internet Archive
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Historical publication; issue availability and access vary.
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The World Parrot Trust’s publication connecting parrot conservation projects, field experiences, and reports across regions. Older issues provide a record of conservation work over time.
Source / publisher: World Parrot Trust
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Publisher access was restricted during review; latest issue not verified.
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A long-running record of avicultural observations and experience, with the society linking recent e-bulletins and a historical 1928–2012 collection.
Source / publisher: Avicultural Society of America
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Publisher navigation lists 2026 e-bulletins and a 1928–2012 historical collection.
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Digitized biodiversity literature, including historical natural-history books, journals, and illustrations useful for tracing parrot knowledge.
Source / publisher: Biodiversity Heritage Library
Developed by The Parrots’ Project
Selected artwork, illustrations, and discoveries from the project’s library, credited and linked to their records. In development.
Source / publisher: The Parrots’ Project
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A Cornell Lab of Ornithology community-science platform where birders submit checklists of birds they observe. Use it to explore sightings, maps, seasonal patterns, and local birding hotspots, or contribute observations. Records are reviewed through automated checks and regional reviewers; observation coverage varies by place and effort.
Source / publisher: Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Record and explore wildlife observations, contribute photographs, and discuss identifications. Includes observations of wild parrots.
Source / publisher: iNaturalist
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The Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s reference collection of detailed bird species accounts, bringing together research on identification, distribution, ecology, behavior, breeding, and conservation with citations. Use it for in-depth, source-backed species research. Full account access generally requires a subscription or institutional access.
Source / publisher: Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Articles, videos, and guides on avian nutrition, diet conversion, daily care, behavior, and enrichment. Published by a commercial bird-food manufacturer.
Source / publisher: Harrison’s Bird Foods
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Learning Center available with articles and veterinary reference links.
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An avicultural research and education resource focused on companion-bird care, nutrition, and breeding. Affiliated with the commercial Hagen group.
Source / publisher: Hagen Avicultural Research Institute
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Suggested by the project owner. The website blocked automated access during review; individual articles and current availability were not verified.
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YouTube videos on animal training, parrot enrichment, foraging toys, and practical training strategies. Follow the channel for its full video collection.
Source / publisher: Hi Red Bird
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Channel and selected training video titles verified on YouTube.
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An online avicultural reference for exploring bird keeping, breeding, and related knowledge. Consult the original site for article sources and context.
Source / publisher: The Aviculturist
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An introduction to the connections between human, animal, and ecosystem health. This approach informed The Parrots’ Project; it is not a standalone organization.
Source / publisher: World Health Organization
Suggest a resource or correction: contact The Parrots’ Project.
