🔄Last Updated: 20 March 2026•Originally published: 28 January 2020

🐦 Birds — The Complete UK Bird Guide 2026

With 1.8 million pet birds in the UK, aviculture remains one of the country’s most popular hobbies. From budgies and cockatiels for beginners to African Greys and macaws for experienced keepers, our guides cover diet, housing, socialisation, and health.

1.8m

UK pet birds

12+

Popular species

60+yrs

Macaw lifespan

£15+/mo

Avg food cost

Our bird content is reviewed by Dr. Rachel Nguyen BVetMed CertAVP(ZM) MRCVS, an exotic animal specialist with hands-on avian experience.