This list comprises of various nicknames of birds, given by Michelle.
Nickname | Pronunciation | Description | Species |
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Hawkie | HAHWK-ee | The Hawk-headed Parrot aka Red-fan Parrot. | Hawk-headed Parrot/Red-fan Parrot. |
Keet | KEYT | A nickname for the Budgerigar. Not to be confused with a young guineafowl. | Budgerigar. Guineafowl chick. |
Kessie | KESS-e | Any number of species of kestrels, including but not limited to American and Common. | Any species of kestrel. |
Linnie | LEN-ee | A nickname for the Lineoleted Parakeet aka Barred Parakeet. | Lineolated Parakeet/Barred Parakeet. |
Sharpie | SHAR-pee | A nickname for the Sharp-shinned Hawk. | Sharp-shinned Hawk. |
Shouldie | SHOAL-dee | A nickname for the Red-shouldered Hawk. | Red-shouldered Hawk. |
Tiel | TEA-ul | A nickname for the Cockatiel. | Cockatiel. |
Too | TOO | A nickname for cockatoos. | Any species of cockatoo. |