Caica Parrots or Hooded Parrots
The Caica Parrots or Hooded Parrots (Pionopsitta caica) are found in the subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest areas of north-eastern Brazil, French Guiana, Bolivar, Guyana, Suriname, and eastern Venezuela.
Pet Birds
Common Macaw Diseases
If you notice any sign of illness in Birds like Common Macaw Diseases, it is important to provide supportive care until a pet can be taken to a veterinarian for assessment and treatment.
Red and Blue Lories or Blue-diademed Lories (Eos histrio histrio)
Red and Blue Lories or Blue-diademed Lories Lories and Lorikeets: Overview (Naming, Range and Description) The Red-and-blue Lory (Eos histrio histrio) is / was endemic to the islands of Sangihe and Talaud and some of their outliers off northern Sulawesi, Indonesia. This Lory has/had a very small range and its population is declining … Read more
Blue Macaws
The members of this group were historically frequently confused with each other as the differences are mainly in size and some slight differences in facial pattern and even though all of them have a mostly blue plumage, the colors differ in tone. The identification proved particularly challenging when working with diseased specimen or only their … Read more
Lear’s Macaws aka Blue or Indigo Macaws
The Lear’s or Indigo Macaw (Anodorhynchus leari) is one of the rarest parrots in the world. This Brazilian endemic is found only in a few areas of its original habitat that are currently protected. This species has otherwise disappeared from most of its former range due mainly to trapping for the trade and hunting. It … Read more
Orange-cheeked Parrots
The Orange-cheeked Parrots (Gypopsitta barrabandi aurantiigena), also known as Barraband’s Parrots, are endemic to the subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest areas in Eastern Amazonas, Brazil, Southern Venezuela, Southern Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, and West to Eastern Colombia. Personality: The Barrabands are quiet aviary birds and have an endearingly friendly and gentle personality. They are highly … Read more
Yellow-crowned or Yellow-fronted or Yellow-headed Amazon Parrot
The Yellow-crowned Amazon Parrot aka Yellow-fronted Amazon (Amazona ocrocephala ocrocephala) is native to the rainforest areas of Northern South and Central America. Distribution / Range: They are found in the Amazon Basin and Guianas – Northern Brazil, Venezuela, Middle Amazonia, Eastern Andes, Colombia and Trinidad. Localized populations exist in north-western South America and Panama. It … Read more
Keeping Fig Parrots
Fig parrots are energetic and attractive little birds that are relatively uncommon in captivity, although their popularity is increasing. Get information about the Keeping Fig Parrots.
Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita)
The Sulphur-crested Cockatoos, Cacatua galerita, are noisy and conspicuous parrots and in the wild are wary and difficult to approach. They have adapted very well to European settlement in Australia and live in many urban areas. They are one of the larger and more widespread of Australia’s cockatoos. In fact, in Australia they can be … Read more
Roseifrons Conures aka Red-crowned or Rose-fronted Parakeets
The Red-fronted Conures (Pyrrhura roseifrons) are known by a variety of names, specifically the Roseifrons Conure, Rose-headed Conure or Red-crowned Parakeet (leading to confusion with the New Zealand Red-crowned Parakeet.