Caiques The Black-headed Caique (Pionites melanocephala melanocephala / Pionites melanocephalus) – also known as Black-headed Parrot, Black-capped Parrot or Pallid Parrot is one of the two species of parrot in the genus Caique – the other species being the White-bellied Caique. This parrot is endemic to northern South America, specifically northern Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French … Read more
Bismarck’s Hanging Parrots also known as the Green-fronted Hanging-parrot, Coryllis Des Bismark, or Lorículo De Las Bismarck Hanging Parrots General Info and Species Listing … Photos of the Various Hanging Parrot Species for Identification The Bismarck’s Hanging Parrot (Loriculus tener) – also known as the Green-fronted Hanging-parrot, Coryllis Des Bismark, or Lorículo De … Read more
The Red-spectacled Amazon or Pretre’s Amazon (Amazona pretrei) is native to south-eastern Brazil, State to Rio Grande do Sul and northern Uruguay, and possibly seasonal migrations of small populations may occur to north-eastern Argentina and the extreme south-eastern Paraguay. This parrot’s preferred habitat includes forest areas, particularly seeking out Parana pine (Araucaria angustifolia) and Podocarpus … Read more
Index of Bird Diseases … Symptoms and Potential Causes … Bird Species and Diseases They are Most Susceptible to Pet Insurance – Pros and Cons by Jim and Laura Hofman The deep emotional bond we share with our dogs and cats is one of life’s most simple pleasures. In return for unconditional love, … Read more
Black-winged Lory aka Blue-cheeked Lory Lories and Lorikeets: Overview (Naming, Range and Description) Distribution: The Black-winged Lory (Eos cyanogenia), also known as Blue-cheeked Lory, that is endemic to Indonesia – specifically the Islands of Biak, Numfor, Manim and Mios Num in Geelvink Bay, Western New Guinea where they frequent forests areas and … Read more
Parrotlet Information Parrotlet Species Parrotlet Photo Gallery The Spectacled Parrotlets (Forpus conspicillatus) occur naturally in Eastern Panama, Northern Colombia and Central Colombia . They are considered an endangered species in the wild (CITES II). Sub-species Description: The male has a yellowish green forehead, extending to the cheeks and throat. The underparts are … Read more
The Pearly Conure or Pearly Parakeet (Pyrrhura lepida) is a Brazilian endemic whose natural range are the subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests in Cumã Bay, Maranhão west to Belém and Rio Capim, Pará in Brazil.is
Location / Map of Sri Lanka Other Birds found in Sri Lanka Below is a listing of parrots / parakeets found in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) – native, introduced or vagrant: Alexandrine Parakeet (Psittacula eupatria) – Range: India and Sri Lanka to Southeast Asia Indian Lorikeets (Loriculus vernalis) – Range: South-western India eastwards to Southeast … Read more
We have come a long way from those days when our birds were given a chain with a few wooden cubes on it. Toy makers incorporate a lot of veterinary recommended foraging ideas into these toys. In addition to commercial toys, don’t forget valuable “freebies” — such as plastic bottle and pen tops. Parrots usually … Read more
Parrotlet Information Parrotlet Species Parrotlet Photo Gallery The Tepui Parrotlet or Parrot (Nannopsittaca panychlora) is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat are the subtropical or tropicalmoist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes forest areas. These gregarious little parrots are social birds that are usually seen in flocks of 50 or … Read more