Caiques Cage Set-up: Caiques love to climb and play and need to be provided with a cage that allows them to move around freely. The minimum cage dimensions for this active parrot would be 24 x 24 x 20 inches. Width is more important than height, to allow for lots of toys and cage … Read more
Emergency Preparedness for Pet Birds Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes and floods, or even possibly electric fires in our homes or possibly (the thread of) terrorist attacks, force pet owners to make quick decisions pertaining to the care of their pets. It is best to plan ahead, which requires preparing an … Read more
Lories and Lorikeets: Overview (Naming, Range and Description) The Meek’s Lorikeet (Charmosyna meeki) is native to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. Its preferred habitat includes subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. Status in the Wild / Distribution: This lory is endangered in its natural … Read more
6/1996 – 12/8/97 I bought Xena at one of the major bird stores in San Diego, CA. She looked perfect. However, it seemed that she didn’t deal well with the stress of the move. She kept begging to be hand fed. Besides her constant begging for babyfood, I found that she was very … Read more
Macaw Information … Photos of the Different Macaw Species for Identification The extinct Jamaican Green-and-yellow Macaws (Ara erythrocephala) – formerly occurred in the mountains (presumably forests) of Trelawny and St Anne’s parishes on the island of Jamaica in the Caribbean Sea. These macaws is believed to have been hunted to extinction in the early 19th … Read more
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.
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.
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
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 (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