Photos: Southeast Exotic Bird Fair

Bird enthusiasts gathered for the Southeast Exotic Bird Fair. The event showcased a selection of birds for people who are looking for a feathery companion.

A Hawk-headed Parrot sits on a wooden perch during the Southeast Exotic Bird Fair at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville GA Sunday, July 8, 2018. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

A 5 week old Blue-Fronted Amazon Parrot sits on a large blanket during the Southeast Exotic Bird Fair at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville GA Sunday, July 8, 2018. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Tom Gay talks to customers with his Sun Canary on his shoulder during the Southeast Exotic Bird Fair at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville GA Sunday, July 8, 2018. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Mike Unger tries to grab one of his parrots during the Southeast Exotic Bird Fair at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville GA Sunday, July 8, 2018. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Seth Crowley, 13, looks over a Solman Linda Eclectus parrot during the Southeast Exotic Bird Fair at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville GA Sunday, July 8, 2018. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Luca Fiorillo, 14, looks over some parrots for sale during the Southeast Exotic Bird Fair at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville GA Sunday, July 8, 2018. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

lutino lovebird huddle together during the Southeast Exotic Bird Fair at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville GA Sunday, July 8, 2018. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Tom Gay looks over his Black Palm Cockatoo during the Southeast Exotic Bird Fair at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville GA Sunday, July 8, 2018.
STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Kim Word looks over some Canaries for sale during the Southeast Exotic Bird Fair at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville GA Sunday, July 8, 2018. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Ricky Fiorillo is not so sure about having a bird on his shoulder while he gets his photograph taken during the Southeast Exotic Bird Fair at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville GA Sunday, July 8, 2018. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

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A Hawk-headed Parrot sits on a wooden perch during the Southeast Exotic Bird Fair at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville GA Sunday, July 8, 2018. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

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