The following changes can be seen in older birds: Age-related Conditions: As birds get older, they may develop health problems. Certain species are more prone to certain conditions, such as African Greys being susceptible to atherosclerotic lesions inside of blood vessels than other species Adopting an older / second-hand parrot Health challenges that senior birds … Read more
Sup-species Blue fronted Amazons (Amazona aestiva aestiva) 3 – 4 eggs that are incubated for about 26 – 28 days Bodin’s or Bodinus’ Amazons (Amazona festiva bodina) 3 eggs that are incubated for about 28 days Bronze-winged Pionus / Parrots (Pionus chalcopterus) 3 – 4 eggs that are incubated for about 27 days Cuban Amazons … Read more
The Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet (Touit purpuratus) is found in the subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and montanes, as well as subtropical or tropical swamps in southern Venezuela in southeast Bolivar and eastern Amazonas, Guyana, Surinam, French Guiana, northern Brazil in northern Maranhao west to lower Rio Negro in northwest of state of Amazonas. They usually … Read more
Our complete list of all Lory and Lorikeet species with clickable links that will take you to even more in-depth information on that specific species of Lorikeet or Lory, images are included on all pages! Includes Average Length, Clutch Size and Incubation Period Below listed are Lory – Lorikeet Species Format: Species Common Name / … Read more
The Grand Eclectus, also known as Dusky Eclectus, is native to Buru, Seram (formerly Ceram), Amboina, Saparua, and Haruku in the South Moluccas / Maluka Island.
Author: Dr. Rob Marshall The Major Mitchell is a stocky, medium sized pink cockatoo with distinct yellow and red bands in the crest. This cockatoo species inhabits the sparsely timbered grasslands of central and Western Australia and generally moves in a nomadic fashion to sites with water and more favorable conditions. Major Mitchells are usually … Read more
The Red-flanked Lorikeet aka Pleasing Lorikeet occurs naturally in Pandjang, Seram, Ambon and Ambelau, Southern Moluccas: Kai and Aru Islands, Southern New Guinea, East Gulf district, Eastern Highlands, Papua. (Please refer to below distribution map.) It is considered an endangered species (CITES II) in its natural habitat. Description The gender is easily identified as only … Read more
The Blue-winged Parrotlet (Forpus xanthopterygius flavescens) is found in central and eastern Brazil extending up to northern Bahia. This race also occurs in Paraguay and the northern of Argentina, where it is found in both Corrientes and Misiones. Description The male is mainly green, of a brighter shade around the eyes and ear coverts (feathers … Read more
The Sclater’s Parrotlet (Forpus modestus, syn. Forpus sclateri sclateri) – also known as the Dusky-billed or Black Billed Parrotlet – is endemic to South America. It is fairly common in parts of its range which includes south Colombia, north and west Brazil (Mato Grosso / Rio Cristalino), northeastern Ecuador (i.e., Napo Wildlife Center), eastern Peru … Read more
Enicognathus Conure Info / Conures as Pets … Index of Conure Species … Photos of the Different Conure Species for Identification The Austral Conure or Austral Parakeet (Enicognathus ferrugineus) is one of only two species in the Enicognatus genus. These conures are found on the southern tip of South America and – … Read more