HealthAmazon Parrots – Diseases
The Diseases Amazon Parrots are most susceptible to bacterial infections, but can also be viral or nutritionally. Predominantly affects Mexican Red-Headed Amazons, Lilac-Crowned and Red-lored Amazons).
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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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Bird BreedersAufzucht von Seidenkuckucken im Weltvogelpark Walsrode
Wer kennt ihn nicht – den heimischen Kuckuck, der gerne seine Eier in fremde Nester legt? Bekannt sind viele Kuckuck-Arten wegen ihrer Angewohnheit, ihre Eier
HealthScaly Face Mites
Scaly face is most commonly caused by Knemidokoptes - also spelled Cnemidocoptes, which are eight-legged microscopic mites that are related to spiders, ticks and scorpions - but obviously much smaller in size.
BehaviorSpix’s Macaws: Physical Description, Behavior and Calls / Vocalizations
The Spix’s Macaw is a medium-sized parrot species and is barely half the size of its larger cousin, the Hyacinth which measures about 100 cm (39 inches) long.
Pet BirdsCockatoos as Pets
By Shelly Bohannon
Pet BirdsLovebirds as Pets: Living with a Lovebird – what to expect
Lovebirds have the fun personality of parrots, with the advantage of being more manageable due to their small, compact size.
Pet BirdsIlliger’s or Blue-Winged Macaws as Pets
First of all – these birds are in danger of extinction and any suitable bird should best be placed into a well-managed breeding program to ensure that future
Pet BirdsLilac-crowned Amazon aka Finsch’s Amazon Parrot (Amazona finsch)
The Lilac-crowned Amazon – also known as the Finsch’s Amazon Parrot (Amazona finsch) – is endemic to the Pacific slopes of Mexico, from southeastern Sonora
NutritionFoods & Plants That Can be Toxic For Birds
In a life-and-death situation when every minute counts for an animal, you can call the ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center for 24-hour emergency
Pet BirdsBlue Throated Macaws (Caninde Macaws) As Pets
Shelly Bohannon, owner and operator of Avian Antics Aviary related, “A properly raised and socialized blue-throated macaw (BTM) is generally a friendly,
Bird BreedersGreen-cheeked Conure Breeding / Reproduction
Several beautiful mutations of the green-cheek conure have been bred in aviculture, including the cinnamon yellow-sided and the pineapple. Those two mutations
Simple Parrots (Geoffroyus simplex), also known as Blue-collared Parrots
The Simple Parrot (Geoffroyus simplex), also known as Blue-collared Parrot, is native to Arfak and Tamrau Mountains on Vogelkop Peninsula, Irian Jaya in
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