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Red-winged Parrotlets or Blue-fronted Parrotlets

  Parrotlet Information Parrotlet Species Parrotlet Photo Gallery   The Red-winged Parrotlet (Touit dilectissimus) is also known as the Blue-fronted Parrotlet. Older sources list the Red-fronted Parrotlet (T. costaricensis) as sub-species of the Red-winged Parrotlet. Most modern authors consider them two species.   Distribution: The Red-winged Parrotlet is endemic to South America where it can … Read more

Red-winged Parrot

Aprosmictus: Red-winged Parrots

The Red-winged Parrots (Aprosmictus erythropterus) – also known as red-shouldered parrots / parakeets, blood-winged and crimson-winged parrots / parakeets – are common in their natural range, specifically the extreme southern New Guinea and northern and northeastern Australia, except along the east coast. They usually can be found in open forest areas or along forest edges, … Read more

Violet-necked Lory

Violet-necked Lories

  Violet-necked Lories (Eos squamata squamata aka Eos wallacei) Lories and Lorikeets: Overview (Naming, Range and Description) The Violet-necked Lories (Eos squamata squamata aka Eos wallacei) are endemic to some of the Indonesian Islands, specifically the Western Papua Islands, Western New Guinea, Maju Island, Weda Island, Indonesia, and Northern Moluccas / Maluku. They are endangered … Read more

Rand’s Modest Parrots

  Psittacella / Tiger Parrots Description: As Modest Parrots (modesta), but generally slightly darker; more disinct yellow collar to nape; head and throat dark greyish-brown. Female as modesta, but with darker head; some birds with variable yellowish tinge to nape. These parrots average 5.5 inches or 14 cm in length.   Distribution: They can be … Read more

Bird Toys for the Fun-loving Feathered Friend

We have come a long way from those days when our birds were given a chain with a few wooden cubes on it. Toy makers incorporate a lot of veterinary recommended foraging ideas into these toys. In addition to commercial toys, don’t forget valuable “freebies” — such as plastic bottle and pen tops. Parrots usually … Read more

Black-headed Caique named Douglas

Black-headed Caiques

Caiques The Black-headed Caique (Pionites melanocephala melanocephala / Pionites melanocephalus) – also known as Black-headed Parrot, Black-capped Parrot or Pallid Parrot is one of the two species of parrot in the genus Caique – the other species being the White-bellied Caique. This parrot is endemic to northern South America, specifically northern Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French … Read more

Bird Species (Non-Parrot) starting with Letters R and S

Listing of Parrot Species   Birds A-B … Birds C-D … Birds E-G … Birds H-J … Birds K-M … Birds N-O … Birds P-Q … Birds T-Z   Racket-tailed Parrots Racket-tailed Parrots Racket-tailed parrots are easily distinguished from all other parrots by their elongated central tail feathers with the bare shaft and spatula at the … Read more

The Percher Bird Perch – Portable Perch, Bird Stand and Training Tool

Can be used Hand-Held or Free-Standing Protects from Bites and Gathers the Waste. Excellent Training Tool! The versatile Percher® bird perch can easily be used as hand-held or free-standing device. The easy-to-clean Percher is comprised of a textured perch (for easy gripping), a protective cone, a grip handle and a decorative base that twist and … Read more

Recommended Bird Vets in North Carolina, United States

Bird Vets – Other States (within the USA) … International Bird Vets (outside of US) Asheville: Lee Bolt, Sweeten Creek Animal and Bird Hospital, 3131 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803 – Tel.   (828) 684-8875 Charlotte: Laura Lathan, Atrium Animal Hospital & Wellness Center, 6520 McMahon Drive, Charlotte, NC 28226 – Tel. (704) 542-2000 Clemmons Mitchell … Read more

Western Rosellas or Yellow-cheeked Rosellas

  Rosellas Information … Index of Rosella Species … Photos of the Different Rosella Species for Identification   These beautiful photos are copyrighted and belong to Mutace Papousku – Website url: http://www.mutace-papousku.com. Contact: Miroslav Benes, tel/fax: 00420323602537. All rights reserved. For reproduction of any of their photos, please contact Miroslav directly.     Please Note: … Read more