What do Resplendent Quetzals, Royal Flycatchers and Splendid Fairywerns have in common? They’re all brightly feathered exotic birds, and they’re being celebrated by artists and décor stylists inspired by their rare beauty. Australian photographer Leila Jeffreys captures the unique character of exotic birds in her larger-than-life portraits which include a series of wild cockatoos and budgies.

  UK online shop Blazon used striking cockatoos, parrots, pelicans and budgies to 'model' their range of printed scarves. And you can bring a birdy home with these linen scatters, Pacific Island Parrot (left) and Amazon Love Birds, R795 from Weylandts