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Lories and Lorikeets: Overview (Naming, Range and Description) The below Information has kindly been provided by Dr. Rob Marshall, Avian Vet. Lories as Pets: There are a number of lorikeets varieties that appeal as pet birds. These varieties can be divided into two main groups – the Small Australian Lorikeets, and the larger … Read more
Aratinga Conure Info … Aratingas as Pets … Aratinga Conure Species Conure Info … Index of Conure Species … Photos of the Different Conure Species for Identification … Conures as Pets … Common Health Problems of Conure … Conure Nutrition / Foods The Chapman’s Conure (Aratinga alticola), previously known as Chapman’s Mitred Conure, … Read more
Ceram Lories aka Blue-eared Lories Lories and Lorikeets: Overview (Naming, Range and Description) … Listing of Species The Ceram Lories or Blue-eared Lories (Eos semilarvata) are also known as Ceram Lories, Half-masked Lories or Seram Lories. This endangered species is found in the mountains of Central Seram (formerly Ceram) (Maluku Province), in Indonesia. Please … Read more
Kakariki Information … Kakariki Photo Gallery The Reischek’s Parakeets or Antipodes Red-Fronted Parakeets (Cyanoramphus hochstetteri, previously Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae hochstetteri) was named after Andreas Reischek, who collected specimens of the parrot in 1888 and named this species Platycercus hochstetteri for the son of his friend, German geologist Ferdinand von Hochstetter, who made a geological … Read more
Parrotlet Information Parrotlet Species Parrotlet Photo Gallery The Spectacled Parrotlets (Forpus conspicillatus) occur naturally in Eastern Panama, Northern Colombia and Central Colombia . They are considered an endangered species in the wild (CITES II). Sub-species Description: The male has a yellowish green forehead, extending to the cheeks and throat. The underparts are … Read more
The Peach-faced Lovebirds (Agapornis roseicollis) or Rosy-faced Lovebirds are very popular in aviculture – besides being easy to keep and breed, there is a lot of excitement about the multitude of color mutations that have occurred in captivity – with variations of the mutations possibly numbering over 100,000. No other parrot – other than the … Read more
Amazon ownership generally presents multiple challenges, such as excessive chewing, biting or voicing – especially at certain stages in their life. Even a young bird that has not been neglected and abused requires proper guidance; this becomes even more challenging when it involves a rescued bird that may require rehabilitation. Behavioral challenges of the amazon … Read more
Bird Vets – Other States (within the USA) … International Bird Vets (outside of US) Ankeny: Dr. Amanda Gigler, Ankeny Animal and Avian Clinic, 742 S. Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, 50023, Tel.: 515-964-7387 – After Hours Emergencies: Tels. 515-280-3051, or 515-727-4872, www.ankenyvets.com Collierville Shannon McGee, D.V.M. – Collierville Animal Hospital – 474 West Highway 72, Collierville, … Read more
The Green-winged or Red-and-green Macaws (Ara chloroptera) are the most common of the large macaws and are widespread in the forests of South America. However, in recent years their numbers have declined due to destruction of their habitat, illegal capturing for the pet trade, and hunting; and these magnificent birds are now considered in danger … Read more
Conure Info / Conures as Pets … Index of Conure Species … Photos of the Different Conure Species for Identification The Deville’s Conure or Parakeet (Pyrrhura lucianii) – also known as the Prince Lucian’s Conure – has typically been considered a subspecies of the Painted Conure (Pyrrhura picta). Joseph (2002) recommended that the … Read more