
Poultry
Not all birds
Poultry refers only to certain types of birds kept for food, not all birds in general.
While parrots are birds, they are not considered poultry.
Commonly domesticated
Poultry usually means birds that are domesticated, not wild, and are part of agriculture.
Farmers keep poultry in coops or pens.
Food industry
The word is often used in the context of the food industry, selling meat and eggs.
The poultry industry is regulated to ensure food safety.