The ornamental bird species favored by bird enthusiasts are those possessing distinctive characteristics that set them apart. So, what are the next five popular ornamental bird species, and what makes them unique?
We have previously explored five beautiful ornamental bird species in Vietnam. In this article, we will continue with another five species — birds known for their unique beauty and popularity among bird keepers.
6. LAUGHINGTHRUSH
– A distinctive feature of this bird is its soft, fluffy plumage, with a clearly raised crest. The area around the eyes and crest is black and seamlessly connected, creating a mysterious appearance. They are known for their clear and melodious songs.
– In Vietnam, the most common species is the Silver-eared Laughingthrush, characterized by silver-white feathers on both cheeks. Their plumage is usually greenish or brown.
– Their diet mainly consists of grains, insects, and other small invertebrates.
Illustrative image of the Laughingthrush
7. GOLDEN ORIOLE
– This bird is widely recognized in Vietnamese folklore through the saying: “Golden oriole, golden oriole, are you hiding in my sleeve?” Its appearance in folk tales is attributed to its graceful beauty and sweet, melodious singing voice.
– Also known as the Eurasian Golden Oriole, this species is highly appreciated by ornamental bird enthusiasts. It possesses an exceptionally pleasant and flute-like song. Male and female birds differ in plumage coloration: males are typically bright yellow and black, while females display yellow-green feathers.
– Their primary diet includes insects and fruits.
8. HWAMEI
– The Hwamei is renowned for its beautiful, clear, and resonant singing voice. It has a small, slender body shape. Although its overall plumage coloration is relatively modest, its most distinctive feature is the white eye-ring surrounding the eyes, giving the appearance of carefully painted outlines around bright red or blue eyes.
– Their diet mainly consists of insects and fruits.
Illustrative image of the Hwamei
9. MYNA
– The Myna is considered one of the easiest ornamental birds to raise in Vietnam due to its intelligence and remarkable ability to mimic human speech. Many people believe only parrots can imitate human voices, but Mynas are also highly capable of doing so. However, training a Myna to speak well requires passion, dedication, and patience from the owner.
– They commonly possess black, brown, or star-speckled green plumage. Their relatively long neck gives them an elegant posture with a lifted chest and straight back.
– Their primary diet consists of insects and fruits.
10. WHITE-EYE
Illustrative image of the White-eye
– The White-eye is one of the most commonly kept small ornamental bird species in Vietnam thanks to its attractive plumage and pleasant singing voice.
– White-eyes have small bodies with short, pointed beaks that are yellow or black. Their feathers are typically yellow, green, or brown on the back, head, wings, and tail, while the abdomen is usually grayish white.
– In Vietnam, the two most common species are the Oriental White-eye and the Japanese White-eye, with the Oriental White-eye being more favored for its lively and continuous singing.
– Their diet mainly includes insects, nectar, and small fruits.
With the characteristics of these ten ornamental bird species, bird enthusiasts can more easily choose a suitable species while also gaining additional knowledge to better distinguish among the most popular ornamental birds in Vietnam.