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
African Grey Parrots (Psittacus erithacus) – also sometimes referred to as Red-tailed Grey Parrots or simply African Greys – are endemic to the primary and secondary rainforests of West and Central Africa, and some islands located in the Gulf of Guinea Even though these birds have a wide range, their numbers are declining in most … Read more
The Pale-headed or Blue-cheeked Rosellas (Platycercus adscitus) is a colorful, moderate-sized parrot that is native to Australia. These striking rosellas are popular in aviculture and as pets.
Parrots or Psittacines (order Psittaciformes) includes about 353 species of bird which are generally grouped into two families: the Cacatuidae (also called cockatoos), and the Psittacidae (also called true parrots). All members of the order have a characteristic curved beak shape with the upper beak having slight mobility in the joint with the skull and … Read more
In captivity, a variety of mutations have occurred, including blue, yellow / lutino, white, blue pastel, green fallow, blue fallow, pied, and dilute. Below listed are the most common … Parrotlet Information … Parrotlet Species … Parrotlet Photo Gallery
Early Socialization: A Biological Need and the Key to Companionability By S.G. Friedman, Ph.D., Utah, and Bobbi Brinker, Ohio Published in Original Flying Machine, Issue 2:Sept/Oct 2000 Since the dawn of psychology, no subject has stirred more continuous and widespread interest than the relative influence of heredity versus environment on human behavior. From philosophers to … Read more
The Rufous-fronted Parakeet, Toui À Front Roux, or Catita Frentirrufa (Bolborhynchus ferrugineifrons) is a rare and endangered species that is endemic to the Central Andes of Colombia where it can be found in a very restricted, high altitude range; specifically in the area of Nevado del Tolima, Nevado El Ruiz in Los Nevados National Park … Read more
A good friend of mine was a hoarder to the point that she had moved all the furniture, except the bed, out of the house and filled the entire house with cages. Her house has become so bad that in her words — she “hadn’t seen the floor of her house for the longest time.” … Read more
The Green-naped Lory is the most common of the Rainbow Lories. It occurs naturally in northern and eastern parts of Australia, as well as on islands north and east of Australia.
The Pileated Parrots or Red-capped Parrots (Pionopsitta pileata) are endemic to north-eastern Argentina, South-eastern Brazil and Paraguay, where they can be found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest areas.