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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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purplebelliedparrotsPet Birds

Blue-bellied Parrots aka Purple-bellied Parrots

The Blue-bellied Parrots aka Purple-bellied Parrots (Triclaria malachitacea) are endemic to the coastal forest of southeastern Brazil from Rio Grande do Sul north to southern Bahia. Seasonal migrations have been observed.

Derbyan ParakeetsPet Birds

Derbyan Parakeets or Derbyan Parrots

The Derbyan Parakeets are larger than most parakeets. Adult Derbyans average 20 inches (50 centimeters). It is said to be similar in size to the popular Alexandrine Parakeet.

Newton's ParakeetPet Birds

Newton’s Parakeets / Rodriguez Ring-necked Parakeets

The Newton's Parakeets (Psittacula exsul) are endemic to the forests of the island of Rodrigues, a dependency of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. It was about 40 cm (16 in) long and mostly a slate grey colour, which is unusual for a Psittacula, generally a genus of mostly green parrots.

Peach-fronted vs. Half-moon ConurePet Birds

Peach-fronted Conures

Peach Fronted Conures (Aratinga Aurea) are native to Brazil, south of the amazon and eastward to Rio Madeira, eastern Bolivia, Mato Grosso, and San Paulo.

Pet Birds

White-bellied, White-breasted, Apricot-headed or Yellow-thigh Caiques

White Bellied Caiques (Pionites leucogaster) -- also known as White-breasted, Apricot-headed or Yellow-thigh Caiques or Parrots - are endemic to Brazil and eastern Peru. This Caique is one of two species of parrot in the genus Caique (Pionites); the other species being the Black-headed Caique or Parrot.

Pet Birds

Elegant Parrots or Elegant Grass Parakeets

The Elegant Parrots, Elegant Grass Parakeets or Elegant Neophemas (Neophema elegans) are endemic to South-western and South-eastern Australia as well as Kangaroo Island where they prefer the open country.

Bird Breeders

Bird Breeder Index – New York

Know about the Bird Breeder Index in New York, If you don't find anyone near you, contact the closest one to your location at Beauty of Birds.

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Pulling a Blood Feather

The most common emergency call avian vets receive concerns bleeding from broken blood feathers. All feathers on the body will have a blood supply inside the

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New Bird Testing & WELL-BIRD Exam

NEW BIRD TESTING & WELL-BIRD EXAM: what veterinary tests should you provide new birds with as well as reasons for different examinations and some of their uses.

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