Tropical Birds in our Greenhouse

Meet the tropical birds and other animals that call Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory home. While butterflies are the stars of the show, you’ll also encounter a variety of colourful bird species, fish and other remarkable creatures that help create the vibrant ecosystem inside our tropical greenhouse.

As you wander through the conservatory, look up into the trees, listen for cheerful birdsong, and watch for birds foraging among the pathways and gardens. Many of these species play an important role in the greenhouse by helping clean up fallen fruit and naturally controlling insects, making them valuable members of our living ecosystem.

Browse the species below to learn more about the birds and other animals you may encounter during your visit.

Nicobar Pigeon
Caloenas nicobarica

Java Sparrow
Padda oryzivora

Green-Cheeked Conure
Pyrrhura molinae

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Canary
Serinus canaria

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Zebra Finch
Taeniopygia guttata

Gouldian Finch
Erythrura gouldiae

Chinese Painted Quail
Synoicus chinensis

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Blue-Capped Cordon Bleu
Uraeginthus cyanocephalus

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Senegal Firefinch
Lagonosticta senegala

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Orange-Breasted Waxbill
Amandava subflava

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Blue-Faced Parrot Finch
Erythrura tricolor