Red-crowned Parakeets or Kākāriki
The Red-crowned Parakeets (Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae) are small, mostly green parrots found in New Zealand. The species is one of three New Zealand parakeet species known by Kākāriki.
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Psittacosis / Chlamydiosis / Ornithosis / Parrot Fever
Psittacosis, also known as chlamydiosis or parrot fever, is a disease seen in birds, humans and other animals, and is caused by the bacteria Chlamydia psittaci.
Hartert’s Orange-fronted Hanging Parrots
Hanging Parrots General Info and Species Listing … Photos of the Various Hanging Parrot Species for Identification TheHartert’s Orange-fronted Hanging Parrot (Loriculus aurantiifrons meeki) is endemic to the islands of Goodenough and Fergusson in D’Entrecasteaux Archipelago, as well as southeastern New Guinea from east coast westwards along northern coast to Huon Peninsular and … Read more
Pionus Parrots: Diet / Nutrition in Captivity
Information on the Pionus, Pet Qualities and Care … Photo Gallery … Common Diseases and Disorders … Pionus Parrot Incubation Data The Pionus parrot should always have access to a high-quality seed mix. A variety of fresh vegetables and fruits, such as berries and apples, should be offered every day. Synthetic supplements are never … Read more
Rosenberg’s Lorikeets
Rosenberg’s Lorikeets (Trichoglossus haematodus rosenbergii) Lories and Lorikeets: Overview (Naming, Range and Description) The Rosenberg’s Lorikeets (Trichoglossus haematodus rosenbergii) have previously been referred to as Rainbow Lorikeets, but have since been identified as a distinct sub-species. Distribution / Range The Rosenberg’s Lorikeets are endemic to the Island Biak in Geelvink Bay, off … Read more
Macaws on the Endangered Species List
Macaw General Information The status of all macaw species in the wild are of concern. Large numbers were exported to the United States and Europe the beginning of the 20th century. The majority of macaws are now endangered in the wild; several are highly or critically endangered, others are threatened with extinction and five or … Read more
Red-rumped Parrots aka Red Rump Parakeets, or Red Rumps
The Red-rumped Parrot, Psephotus haematonotus, is common in south-eastern Australia, particularly in the Murray-Darling Basin. There were also sightings further east of their normal range (Cabarita, Sydney). This parrot is listed as CITES II – endangered species. Red-rumped Parrots can be found in pairs or flocks in open country with access to water. They avoid … Read more
Chapman’s (Mitred) Conures (Aratinga alticola)
Aratinga Conure Info … Aratingas as Pets … Aratinga Conure Species Conure Info … Index of Conure Species … Photos of the Different Conure Species for Identification … Conures as Pets … Common Health Problems of Conure … Conure Nutrition / Foods The Chapman’s Conure (Aratinga alticola), previously known as Chapman’s Mitred Conure, … Read more
Deville’s Parakeets / Conures or Prince Lucian’s Conures
Conure Info / Conures as Pets … Index of Conure Species … Photos of the Different Conure Species for Identification The Deville’s Conure or Parakeet (Pyrrhura lucianii) – also known as the Prince Lucian’s Conure – has typically been considered a subspecies of the Painted Conure (Pyrrhura picta). Joseph (2002) recommended that the … Read more
Mitred Conures (Aratinga mitrata) aka Red-headed Conures
Mitred Conures (Aratinga mitrata) – also known as Red-headed Conures, or Mitred Parakeets – are the second largest of the conure species. They have relatively conspicuous bare white eye-rings and heavy, pale bone-colored bills.