Zebra finches are small birds, and are active and fun to watch, and quiet when it comes to vocalization (chirps and peeps that most people find easy to tolerate). Although small, they need a fairly large cage in order to have flight room (the length of the cage is more important than the height).

Zebra finches are arguably the most popular species found in the North American pet trade. They are attractive birds, and males are easily distinguished from the females. The males have black and white bars on the throat and breast, orange cheek patches and brown on the sides of the body. Both males and females have red-orange beaks, although the male's is much brighter in hue. The above description applies to the wild type coloration; a wide variety of color mutations are now available.

There are numerous species of finch, but among the most popular as pets are the society (or Bengalese) finch ( Lonchura domestica ). This species is hardy and relatively easy to care for, so are an excellent choice for the new owner. Some of the other finch species are more challenging to care for and are best left for more experienced finch keepers. As an example, the Lady Gouldian finch is a strikingly beautiful, brightly colored finch, but are more difficult to care for and keep successfully than society finches.

A color mutation of the Zebra Finch, the white chestnut flanked finch is the same as the zebra in all other regards. Zebra finches are small birds, and are active and fun to watch, and quiet when it comes to vocalization (chirps and peeps that most people find easy to tolerate). Although small, they need a fairly large cage in order to have flight room (the length of the cage is more important than the height).

The Diamond Dove (Geopelia cuneata) is one of the smallest species of doves and kept more than any other foreign dove by Avian hobbyists. A native to northern and central Australia, they are found mainly in pairs and sometimes in small flocks.

Diamond Doves are a small bird, about the size of a sparrow, ave. 7.5" long and weighing approx. 1.5 oz. The original or wild type is a slate gray and brown over the body. The shoulders are set off with small white dots . It is from these white dots that the "Diamond" comes from. The primary flight feathers are a rust-red edged in gray, showing a rufus flush in flight. The outer tail feathers are a dark gray. They have red eyes encircled by a conspicuous fleshy red cere ( being larger in the males ). The hens tend to show more brown over the head, neck and upper body, with the eye ring being much smaller. Their voice is a penetrating, gentle coo , often consisting of a single note.

In general, pet canaries do not require companionship; the canary species is territorial, not social, and does not generally appreciate company in the same cage. They are typically kept in a cage and are attractive and relaxing to watch, and wonderful to listen to when singing.

Male canaries can mimic sounds such as telephone ring tones and door bell chimes but only if they hear these sounds while young. Canaries can be taught tricks over time but great patience is required as they are fairly timid birds. To get the birds to play with toys, toys must be safely constructed (no sharp edges or parts the bird's feet could become entangled upon).