Cuban Conures

  Aratinga Conure Info … Aratingas as Pets … Aratinga Conure Species   The Cuban or Red-speckled Conure ( Aratinga euops) is endemic to Cuba and, formerly, the Isle of Pines, West Indies.   Description: The plumage is mainly green with dispersed red feathers on the head and the body. The underside of wings and … Read more

Glossy Black Cockatoo aka Glossy Cockatoo

The Glossy Black Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus lathami) is the smallest member of the subfamily Calyptorhynchinae found in Australia. Distribution / Range The species is uncommon although widespread throughout suitable forest and woodland habitats in Australia, from the central Queensland coast to East Gippsland in Victoria, and inland to the southern tablelands and central western plains of … Read more

Double-eyed Fig Parrots

Fig Parrot Species

This is an index of all know Fig Parrot species. Each species is a clickable link that will take you to a page with in-depth information about that particular parrot. If you need to do research on all parrot species, click this link. Keeping and Breeding Fig Parrots Diet of / Feeding Your Fig Parrots … Read more

Yellow Shouldered Amazon

Yellow-shouldered Amazon Parrot

The Yellow-shouldered Parrot or Yellow-shouldered Amazon (Amazona barbadensis barbadensis) is endemic to northern Venezuela, the Venezuelan islands of Margarita and La Blanquilla, and the island of Bonaire (Netherlands Antilles).

Red-fronted Macaw in flight

Red-fronted Macaws

Other Relevant Web Resources:  Macaw Information … Photos of the Different Macaw Species for Identification … Common Health Problems / Diseases … Macaw Nutrition for Good Health Overview … Alternate (Global) Names Distribution / Habitat / Status Description … Calls / Vocalizations Breeding / Nesting … Diet / Feeding Macaw Behavior / Training … Pet Considerations … Read more

Black-headed Caique named Douglas

Black-headed Caiques

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

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Bismarck’s Hanging Parrots aka Green-fronted Hanging-parrot

  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

Red-spectacled Amazon Parrots

Red-spectacled Amazon Parrot or Pretre’s Amazon

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

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Pet Insurance – Pros and Cons

  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 Lories

  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