The Cobalt-winged Parakeets (Brotogeris cyanoptera) have the largest range of the Brotogeris — specifically they can be found in the extreme western Amazon Basin in Brazil’s states of Amazonas, Acre and Rondônia; as well as part of the North Region. Their range also stretches from north to south, southern-most Venezuela and Colombia; eastern Ecuador and … Read more
The brotogeris species are endemic to Central and South America. The word “Brotogeris” means “having the voice of a human.” In the language of their native countries, which is mostly Spanish, they are called “pericos” – the translation of which is “parakeet.” Their average life span is 15 years; although some have been reported to … Read more
Bronze-winged Pionus Parrots (Pionus chalcopteru) are unusually colored parrots native to South American, specifically the Andes of Colombia (except Nariño), Ecuador, Peru, and furthest northwest Venezuela. Longevity: “You and Your Pet Bird” by David Alderton states that Pionus live an average of 25 years. Pionus can live to be over 40 and often they live … Read more
The Andean Parakeet (Bolborhynchus orbygneisus – formerly known as B. audicolus) is a Mountain Parakeet that is endemic to Highlands of Peru, northern Bolivia, where it usually can be found in the upland forests at elevations of 4,900 to 16,400 ft (1,500 to 5,000 m). They can usually be seen in small flocks of 10 to 50 … Read more
Main Article: Overview of Avian Geriatric Disorders with Emphasis on Psittacines – Jeannine Miesle, M.A., M. Ed. January, 2022 2 Lifespan and Longevity The average lifespan of a bird is the life expectancy for that particular species. Longevity refers to the maximum lifespan that can be expected under ideal conditions. Many birds never reach their maximum lifespans … Read more
Hi I have a 15 month female Indian ringneck. She has been hormonal 3 and half months. She has gotten into attack mode all the time. I have had 3 black eyes from her dive bombing my face plus a scar . she will attack my hands arms etc… for no reason or no warning … Read more
Psephotus Information … Photos of the Members of the Psephotus Family for Identification Distribution / Range Naretha Blue-Bonnet Parrots (Northiella narethae) are endemic to Southern Australia . This is an endangered species (CITES II). Blue Bonnet parrots are sporadically dispersed, socially gathering in groups of up to 30 birds. Breeding / Mating They permanently mate. … Read more
Parrotlet Information … Parrotlet Species … Parrotlet Photo Gallery The Mexican Parrotlet (Forpus cyanopygius) is also known as Turquoise-rumped Parrotlet or Mexican Blue-rumped Parrotlet. Distribution / Range These small parrots are relatively common in most of their range, which is in northwest Mexico, specifically western Durango and Sinaloa, as far as southern Colima. However, … Read more
The Yellow-throated Hanging-parrots, Coryllis À Gorge Jaune, or Lorículo De Java (Loriculus pusillus) are endemic to the islands of Java and Bali in Indonesia. Its numbers have declined drastically in West Java where this parrot is now relatively uncommon.
Lories and Lorikeets: Overview (Naming, Range and The White-naped Lory (Lorius albidinucha), also known as Lori A Nuque Blanche or Lori Nuquiblanco, is endemic to Papua New Guinea, where it can be found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest areas and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. The existence of this species is … Read more