Gaurav Dhir Bird Vets – Other States (within the USA) … International Bird Vets (outside of US) Elgin: Emily Hoppman, Elgin Veterinary Hospital, 1240 Pine St, Elgin, SC 29045 – Tel. (803) 408-0383 (recommended by member for minor procedures such as physicals and tests). Florence: Charles Hewitt, Westside Veterinary Clinic, 2230 W Jody Rd, Florence, SC 29501 … Read more
The Mealy Amazon Parrot is one of the largest Amazon parrot species. The Mealy Parrots are social and can usually be found in pairs or in large flocks. They are even known to interact with other parrots, such as macaws.
When I moved to Florida, I was delighted to see the large population of wild Quaker Parrots (sub-species of the Monk Parakeet) (Myiopsitta monachus) who have made this their home. They are reported to occur in many other parts of the United States. The Quaker Parrots are the most widespread and well-known of all monk … Read more
The Solomon Eclectus Parrots (Eclectus roratus solomonensis) – also known as Solomon Island Eclectus Parrots – occur naturally throughout the Solomon Islands east of mainland New Guinea and northeast of Australia in the Pacific Ocean; these islands include New Georgia, Malaita, Santa Isabel, Guadalcanal, San Cristobal and Choiseul. They are also native to Bougainville, New … Read more
The Musk Lorikeet (Glossopsitta concinna) is endemic to south-central/eastern Australia, including Kangaroo Island] and Tasmania They are found in open forests and woodlands, particularly where there are large flowering eucalypts. They feed primarily on nectar and pollen of flowering Eucalypts, but may also visit orchards to forage on ripe fruit. The musk lorikeet breeds mainly … Read more
Recommended Bird Vets in Missouri, United States. Vet recommendations are welcome. Avian vets are encouraged to provide their information Bird Vets – Other States (within the USA) … International Bird Vets (outside of US) Missouri Chesterfield: Dr. Kersting – Bird Medicine and Surgery 132 Four Seasons Shopping Center, Chesterfield, Missouri 63017 – Tel. (314) 469-6661 … Read more
The Sangihe Hanging Parrots (Loriculus catamene) are endemic to the small island of Sangihe, north of Sulawesi, in Indonesia where they can be found at elevations up to 3,000 (~1,000m). It is stated that Gunung Sahendaruman is the most important site for the species. These small resident parrots are mostly found on wooded areas, including … Read more
The Black-billed Amazon (Amazona agilis), also known as Black-billed Parrot, is an amazon parrot that is endemic to Jamaica and West Indies. Its preferred habitat consists of humid mountainous rainforest, usually limestone rainforest, at middle level of high ground. Due to habitat destruction, poaching forfood and trapping for the pet trade, this parrot – once … Read more
Living with a Lovebird (and other Pets): Lovebirds have the fun personality of parrots, with the advantage of being more manageable due to their small, compact size. They are mostly known for their affectionate behavior towards their “chosen mate.” They love nothing more than “hanging out” with their bonded mate (which can be his or … Read more
The Purple-crowned Lorikeets (Glossopsitta porphyrocephala) are distributed from eastern Victoria to the south of Western Australia. They are found in lightly wooded habitat such as mallee scrub as well as eucalypt woodland and coastal scrub. This species is nomadic, with the pattern of distribution varying from year to year according to flowering conditions. They primarily … Read more