Pet Birds

Double-eyed Fig Parrot

Double-eyed Fig Parrots, Two-eyed Fig Parrots, Red-faced Fig Parrots

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The Double-eyed Fig Parrots, Cyclopsitta diophthalma, are also known as Two-eyed Fig Parrots, Blue-faced or Red-faced Fig Parrots, Dwarf Fig Parrots and Lorilets. They inhabit primarily the island of New Guinea, but isolated populations are also found along the tropical Australian coast, east of the Great Dividing Range. They are difficult birds to observe in … Read more

Desmarest’s Golden-headed or Large Fig Parrots

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The Desmarest’s Golden-headed Parrot is also known as Large Fig Parrot, Desmarest’s Lory or Desmarest’s Fig Parrots (Psittaculirostris desmarestii). Distribution / Range This parrot is found in the subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest areas and moist montanes in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea – locally up to 4,900 ft (~1,500 m). Description This parrot … Read more

Camiguin Hanging Parrot

Red-masked Conures aka Red-masked Parakeet

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Red-masked Conures (Aratinga erythrogenys) are native to South-western Ecuador, North-western Peru. While this conure is commonly referred to as the Red-masked Parakeet or Conure in its natural habitat, it is better known as Cherry-headed Conure in captivity. Feral populations of escaped pet or breeder birds exist in the United States, specifically Florida and California, One … Read more

Grey-breasted Conures aka Brazilian Grey-breasted Conures

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The Grey-breasted Conure or Parakeet (Pyrrhura griseipectus) – also commonly referred to as Brazilian Grey-breasted Conure – was formerly considered a subspecies of the White-eared Conure (Pyrrhura leucotis). It is now suggested to be a separate species, based on range and subtle differences in color of crown, ear-coverts (feathers covering the ears) and chest. However, … Read more

MALE Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo

Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo

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The Black Cockatoos (Yellow and White Tailed) are one of the largest of the cockatoo species and have dull black plumage. In the wild, the Black Cockatoo Inhabits the south eastern and south western corners of Australia and is mainly found in tall eucalypt forests and pine plantations. These birds are noisy and conspicuous and … Read more

Mountain Parakeets or Golden-fronted Parakeets

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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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