Blue-winged Parrotlets
The Blue-winged Parrotlet (Forpus xanthopterygius flavescens) is found in central and eastern Brazil extending up to northern Bahia.
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Congo African Grey: Facts, Diet, Behavior, and Pictures
The Congo African Grey Parrot, a marvel of the avian world, captivates enthusiasts with its intelligence, vocal prowess, and striking appearance.
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Nanday Conures or Black-hooded Parakeets
The Nanday Conure, Nandayus nenday, is a South American parrot that is sometimes grouped with the Aratinga (conure) genus, since they are able to interbreed
Sapphire-rumped Parrotlets
The Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet (Touit purpuratus) is found in the subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and montanes, as well as subtropical or
Celestial or Pacific Parrotlet Mutations – Forpus coelestis
In captivity, a variety of mutations have occurred, including blue, yellow / lutino, white, blue pastel, green fallow, blue fallow, pied, and dilute. Below
Pet BirdsIs a Parrot as a Pet Right for You?
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BehaviorUnderstanding Parrot Behavior
Understanding and Guiding the Behavior of Parrots
Housing & ToysCages / Flights – Recommendations / Set Up Ideas
The size of the bird dictates the size of the cage and its bar spacing and thickness. At a bare minimum, a cage should be large enough for your bird to be
NutritionConversion of a Parrot (Seed Junkie) from Seed to a Pelleted Diet
Article : Calcium Metabolish in Psittacine Birds
Pet BirdsPionus Parrots as Pets
Pionus parrots are regarded as excellent pets, although some species are very rare in captivity. Most commonly kept species are the Blue-headed, Maximillian
Desmarest’s Golden-headed or Large Fig Parrots
The Desmarest’s Golden-headed Parrot is also known as Large Fig Parrot, Desmarest’s Lory or Desmarest’s Fig Parrots (Psittaculirostris desmarestii).
Nutrition“Pretty Bird” as Part of a Hand-rearing Diet for Touracos
Article from the International Turaco Society – magazine no. 15 Spring 2001.
Recommended Vets in the United States
DISCLAIMER: These listings were compiled as a general resource, but we recommend that you research the vets and call the offices with questions before
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