Splendour Parrots The elegant Princess Parrot (Polytelis alexandrae) originates from Central and Western Australia and today, is rarely seen in the wild. They have grown to be one of the favorites among aviculturists and pet owners, based on their lovely personality and striking looks. Hand reared males are reported to make the best pets. … Read more
The Yellow-lored Amazons (Amazona xantholora) – also also commonly known Yucatan Amazons, are only found in the Yucatan Peninsula and nearby islands, They are common in their natural habitat yet rare in aviculture. Alternate (Global) Names English: Yucatan Parrot, Yellow-lored Parrot, Yamaican Yellow-billed Parrot, Yellow-faced Amazon, Yellow-lored Parrot … Spanish: Amazona de Yucatán, Amazona Yucateca, … Read more
Cages / Flights – Recommendations / Set Up Ideas … Bird Toys / Entertainment (Make Your Own) Most people really don’t know how to set up a bird’s play area. We realize that a simple cage isn’t enough for intelligent creatures, such as parrots. They need plenty of out-of-cage time to play and exercise. … Read more
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.
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.
There are three main problems that can make toys dangerous: Toxicity (poisoning from chemicals or heavy metals in toys) Entanglement / Strangulation (getting body parts stuck in toys, or threads wrapped around the neck) Ingestion (parts can be chewed off toys and swallowed) Assess the safety of a new toy by supervising your bird’s play … Read more
The Red-necked Parrot or Dominican Amazon (Amazona arausiaca) – also known as the Dominican Blue-faced Amazon, Lessor Dominican Amazon and Jaco Parrot – is an Amazon parrot that is native to South America, specifically the Island of Dominica in the Caribbean Lesser Antilles. They prefer lowland and montane forest areas to 2,600 ft (780 m). … Read more
Refinishing an Old Cage: Wear and tear on pet cages is usually pretty high, as parrots often chew, scratch or wear the paint. They can ingest flakes of paint which can be harmful to their health. Pet birds can also be sensitive to fumes from new paint. The following are tips for refinishing your pet’s … Read more
The Black-Lored Parrots aka Buru Green Parrots, Tanygnathus gramineus, are found on the Island of Buru (Maluku Province), Indonesia. Little is known about these parrots other than they are partly nocturnal and occupying hilly forests. Description They average ~ 15.75 inches or 40 cm in length, including the tail. The plumage is mostly green except … Read more
The Fiery-shouldered Conures (Pyrrhura egregia) are endemic to the subtropical or tropical moist montanes of northeastern Brazil, southwestern Guyana and southern Venezuela. They are resident (non-migratory) within their range. Outside the breeding season, they are usually seen in noisy flocks of up to 20 individuals. When breeding, they usually remain in pairs or small family … Read more