The Congo African Grey Parrot, a marvel of the avian world, captivates enthusiasts with its intelligence, vocal prowess, and striking appearance.
Read full article→Browse by category
Pet BirdsThe Pearly Conure or Pearly Parakeet (Pyrrhura lepida) is a Brazilian endemic whose natural range are the subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests in Cumã Bay, Maranhão west to Belém and Rio Capim, Pará in Brazil.is
Pet BirdsThe Malabar Parakeet (Psittacula columboides) - also known as the Blue-winged Parakeet - is native to India where it is still locally fairly common - though their numbers have decreased due to loss of habitat and trapping for the pet trade.
Pet BirdsThe Uvea Parakeets (Eunymphicus uvaeensis), also known as Ouvea Parakeets, was once considered conspecific (of, or belonging to, the same species) with the Horned Parakeet of Grande Terre, but they have now been split into two species.
Pet BirdsThe Caica Parrots or Hooded Parrots (Pionopsitta caica) are found in the subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest areas of north-eastern Brazil, French Guiana, Bolivar, Guyana, Suriname, and eastern Venezuela.
Pet BirdsThe Red-fronted Conures (Pyrrhura roseifrons) are known by a variety of names, specifically the Roseifrons Conure, Rose-headed Conure or Red-crowned Parakeet (leading to confusion with the New Zealand Red-crowned Parakeet.
Red-bellied Parrots, also known as Red-bellied Conures or Abessinian Parrots (Poicephalus rufiventris) are endemic to East Africa. They are endangered in their natural habitat (CITES II); however, they are gaining in popularity in the pet trade.
NutritionThe Poicephalus Parrots eat a variety of seeds (including sprouted) as well as myriad fruit, plants, greens, blossoms, grain, nuts and even insects.
HealthNewcastle Disease is caused by a virus. The first symptoms usually consist of respiratory distress and rasping followed in 1 or 2 days by paralysis of legs and wings and bad down between legs or straight back over shoulders.
Pet BirdsThe Maroon-bellied conures are smaller birds with an approximate length of 9 - 10 inches (25 to 28cm). This conure is found in Southeastern Brazil through Northern Argentina.
Pet BirdsThe Maroon-tailed Conure averages 9.5 ins (24 cm) in length with a wing of 4.9 - 5.3 ins (125 - 135 mm). Its general plumage is green with small reddish-brown small stripes above the bill.
Kimberly Mickley, DVM, Dipl. ABVP- Avian Lehigh Valley Animal Hospital – 6350 Tilghman Street Allentown, PA 18106 – Tel. 610-395-0328
Cockatoos most commonly kept in aviculture or as pets:
Beak School is the on-demand parrot training course from the team behind Beauty of Birds. On-demand video lessons on biting, screaming, nutrition, grooming, plus monthly live Q&A and a private community of owners who actually get it.
