Tucumán Amazon Parrot

The Tucumán Amazon (Amazona tucumana) is native to Northern Argentina where it is found in the provinces of Tucumán , Salta and Jujuy as well as Southeast Bolivia in provinces of Chuquisaca and Tarija. Theses amazon parrots prefer forested areas between 3,400 and 7,300 ft; but may migrate to lower altitudes in autumn and winter … Read more

Kuhl's Lory

Kuhl’s Lories

     Kuhl’s Lories (Vini kuhlii) Lories and Lorikeets: Overview (Naming, Range and Description)     The Kuhl’s Lory (Vini kuhlii) is endemic to Rimatara, a small Makatea Island southeast of Mangaia, as well as Tubuai (Austral Islands). It is found in coconut plantations.The Kuhl’s lory is a nectarivore (nectar eater), and has a brushy … Read more

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Hellmayr’s Conures or Santarém Conures

    Conure Info / Conures as Pets … Index of Conure Species … Photos of the Different Conure Species for Identification … Common Health Problems of Conure … Conure Nutrition / Foods   The Hellmayr’s Parakeet (Pyrrhura amazonum, formerly Pyrrhura p. amazonum), also known as the Santarém Parakeet or, in aviculture, the Hellmayr’s Conure … Read more

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Green Hanging Parrots, also known as the Red-billed Hanging-parrots

  Green Hanging Parrots, also known as the Red-billed Hanging-parrots, Coryllis Vert, or Lorículo Exiguo (Loriculus exilis)  Hanging Parrots General Info and Species Listing … Photos of the Various Hanging Parrot Species for Identification   The Green Hanging Parrots, also known as the Red-billed Hanging-parrots, Coryllis Vert, or Lorículo Exiguo (Loriculus exilis) is endemic to … Read more

Rueppel's Parrot

Rüppell’s Parrots, Ruppel’s or Rueppel’s Parrots

The Rueppell’s Parrots or Rüppell’s Parrot (Poicephalus rueppellii) are endemic in Southwestern Africa, specifically central Namibia and southwest Angola to Luanda. This species is generally more common near streams or rivers.

Red-vented Cockatoo

Parrots Found in the Philippines

Other birds found in the Philippines The following parrots occur naturally in the Philippines: Blue-backed Parrot (Tanygnathus sumatranus) aka Müller’s (or Mueller’s) Parrot or Azure Rumped Parrot – Range: Islands around the Philippines Blue-crowned Racket-tailed Parrots (Prioniturus discurus discurusis) – Range: Mindanao, Olutanga, Basilan, Guimaras, Luzon, Jolo Islands, Sulu Archipelago, Philippines Blue-headed Racquet-tail Parrots (Prioniturus … Read more

Lost Pet Scams

      Found or Lost a Pet?   Con artists take advantage of devastated pet owners who are desperately looking for their lost pets. They scan the lost pet ads in newspapers, online classifieds, or get the information from posters owners put up. They will then contact the owners pretending to have found their … Read more

Yellow-crested Cockatoo

The Lesser Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, or Yellow-crested Cockatoo, Cacatua sulphurea, is endemic to Lombok, Sumbawa, Noesa Penida Island in Indonesia and East Timor in Southeast Asia. There is a feral population in Hong Kong. Thus a large group has apparently developed from a number of caged birds that have been released over many years. This cockatoo is critically endangered … Read more

Senegal Parrots

Senegal Parrots as Pets

Senegals as Pets: Personality and Care Requirements (please scroll down) Senegal Information (origin, physical description, mutation colors, sub-species, etc.) Breeding Senegal Parrots Natural and Captive Diet / Feeding   Senegal Parrots are amongst the most common pet parrots and the most popular Poicephalus parrots raised and sold as pets, with the Meyers Parrots being the … Read more