Yellow is a color that naturally catches the eye, making yellow pet birds particularly captivating. In addition to the classic Domestic Canary, several parrot species are renowned for their vibrant yellow plumage.
List of Yellow Pet Birds
Birds With Mostly Yellow Plumage
Apart from the canary, all other yellow birds kept as pets are parrots. Here are the pet birds with predominantly yellow plumage:
| Name | Length (in) | Weight (oz) | Where They Are From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Canary | 4-8 | 0.5-0.7 | Azores, Madeira, and the Canary Islands |
| Golden Conure | 13-14 | 8-9 | Amazon Basin in South America |
| Sun Conure | 10-12 | 3-4 | Northeastern South America |
Birds With Partially Yellow Plumage
While yellow feathers are prominent in the following parrots’ plumage, they are mixed with other colors.
| Name | Length (in) | Weight (oz) | Where They Are From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow-headed Amazon | 15-17 | 17-19 | Mexico and northern Central America |
| Blue-and-yellow Macaw | 30-34 | 32-48 | Central and South America |
| Cockatiel | 12-13 | 2-4 | Australia |
| Yellow-collared Lovebird | 5-6 | 1.5-1.8 | Arusha, Tanzania |
| Jandaya Parakeet | 10-12 | 4-5 | Northeastern Brazil |
| Black-legged Parrot | 8-9 | 5-6 | Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru |
| Elegant Parrot | 8-9 | 1.4-1.8 | Southern parts of Australia |
Birds With Yellow Morphs
In some parrots, the yellow coloration is a result of mutations, which may occur due to selective breeding or naturally occurring quirks. For example, the Lutino mutation in budgies causes them to appear yellow.
- Yellow Budgerigar
- Yellow Indian Ringneck Parakeet
- Yellow Pacific Parrotlet
How Do Yellow Birds Get Their Color
Birds, like the Domestic Canary, get colors from their diet by consuming carotenoids, which give their plumage a yellow color. However, parrots naturally produce pigments called psittacofulvins that give them this color.
