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Technically, the most common bird in the world is the domestic chicken, with around 50 billion birds. However, the most common wild bird is thought to be the red-billed quelea. They are sparrow-sized birds with brown bodies and the males have a red bill with variable face markings.1 feb. 2011

Whether captive bred or wild caught, birds are not domesticated animals. Domestic animals are animals that have been bred for hundreds of years to live in the care of humans and are distinct from their wild ancestors.4 jan. 2008

In the United States, it is against the law to keep any sort of wild native bird captive, and anyone who is caught doing so could be charged with a felony. ... This is only one reason why it's generally best to steer clear of the idea of taming a wild bird and keeping it as a pet.8 nov. 2019

Bluebird of Paradise

A lot of people, including bird specialists, believe that the Blue Bird-of-Paradise is the most beautiful bird in the world, and it's easy to understand why.13 okt. 2021

The red-billed quelea is regarded as the most numerous undomesticated bird on earth, with the total post-breeding population sometimes peaking at an estimated 1.5 billion individuals.

The most popular answer was perhaps the most pragmatic: the Red Junglefowl (aka the chicken), chosen because of the huge number of people who benefit from their eggs and meat. Of the many other suggestions, here's a sample: Birds that many people consider pest species (gulls, crows, pigeons, etc).

Penguins are flightless seabirds that live almost exclusively below the equator. Some island-dwellers can be found in warmer climates, but most—including emperor, adélie, chinstrap, and gentoo penguins—reside in and around icy Antarctica.

“When a bird is flying, their wings are flat so that the air flows easily around it in the direction the animal flies (like your hand cutting through the water or air). ... So a bird wing slices in the air in the forward direction and gets pushed up from below; the net result is a flying bird!”

Are birds considered pets when renting? Yes, most landlords will consider a bird a pet and charge a pet deposit if the bird is allowed. Birds can cause considerable damage if let out of the cage so the landlord will want to limit any damages and cover themselves with a pet deposit.