Mountain Parakeets or Golden-fronted Parakeets

The Mountain Parakeets or Golden-fronted Parakeets average 6.8 to 7 inches (17 to 18 cm) in length – including the tail. The Mountain Parakeets have long and pointed tails, while the Andean Parakeet’s tail is short and broad.

An elderly Lutino Lovebird (over 20 years old) that developed red feathers in the last year of its life. Small photo on top before, larger photo below in the end.

Common Cockatoo Diseases

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Black Capped Lories, Lorius lory lory

Blue-capped Lories (Lorius lory lory)

The Black-capped Lory (Lorius lory lory) is endemic to Waigeu, Batanta, Western Papuan Island of Misool (Maluku province), Vogelkop, Western New Guinea. The below information has kindly been provided by Dr. Rob Marshall, Avian Vet. Black Capped LoryLorius lory Size: 31cm in length Pet Status: Excellent Talking Ability: Excellent Noise Level: Extremely high Lifespan: 20-25 … Read more

Sun Conures or Sun Parakeets as Pets: A Detailed Guide

Sun Conures (Aratinga solstitialis), also known as sun parakeets, are colorful and beautiful birds native to South America. Their vibrant plumage, featuring shades of yellow, orange, and green with a contrasting black beak, makes them a visually stunning addition to any home. Sun Conures are social and active birds, often forming strong bonds with their … Read more

Camiguin Hanging Parrot

Camiguin Hanging-parrots (Loriculus camiguinensis)

The Camiguin Hanging Parrots (Loriculus camiguinensis) – also known as Colasisis – are recently discovered hanging parrots that are endemic to the small island of Camiguin in the Philippines. As series of specimen have been kept at The Field Museum and the Delaware Museum of Natural History since the 1960s’. For four decades, they were … Read more

Swindern's Lovebird

Black-collared Lovebird (Agapornis swinderniana)

The Black-collared Lovebird (Agapornis swinderniana) – also referred to as Swindern’s Lovebird – is a rare lovebird species that was discovered by Heinrich Kuhl in 1820. Its name commemorates the Dutch professor, Theodore van Swinderen, of Groningen University. Distribution / Range The Black-collared Lovebirds are distributed across a wide range in equatorial Africa. Specifically, they … Read more

Coconut aka Massena's Lories or Lorikeets (Trichoglossus haematodus massen)

Coconut aka Massena’s Lories or Lorikeets

The Coconut aka Massena’s Lories or Lorikeets (Trichoglossus haematodus massen) is endemic to eastern New Guinea, Louisiade Archipelago, Karkar Island, Bismarck Archipelago, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. This species is endangered due to loss of habitat and capturing for the pet trade. It is a subspecies of the Ornate Lory (Trichoglossus ornatus). Description Massena’s Lorikeet is … Read more

Brown-hooded Parrot

Brown-hooded Parrots

The Brown-hooded Parrots (Pionopsitta haematotis) are native to the southernmost areas of the Gulf of Mexico, Western Panama, and Western Ecuador. The Brown-hooded Parrots average 8 – 8.4 inches (21 cm) in length and weigh around 165 g.