Photos by Mike Gieber Lovebird General Information … Lovebird Species Index Some beautiful lovebird mutations are roaming around in Mike Gieber’s backyard on the Hawaiian island of Maui. These African natives have obviously escaped from a local aviary or have been released. They are thriving and reproducing on the island. Even though the Hawaiian people … Read more
Most Common Aratingas Kept as Pets The Sun Conure, Jenday Conures, Blue-crowned Conures, Dusky-headed Conures, Finsch’s Conures, Mitred Conures, Peach-fronted and Red-fronted Conures are among the Aratinga conures most commonly kept as pets. Lifespan They can live up to 30 years – provided they are properly cared for. However, the average lifespan is 15 – … Read more
The Short-billed Black Cockatoos Calyptorhynchus latirostris – also known as Large Black Cockatoos or Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoos – is endemic to south-western Australia. They are endangered in their natural habitat. Description: The general plumage is black with white tail feathers and cheek patches. Diet: Their main diet consists of seeds and larvae. Training and Behavioral Guidance: … Read more
The Yellow-billed Amazon Parrots or Red-throated Amazon (Amazona collaria) are native to the island of Jamaica and the West Indies inhabiting mid-level, wet limestone forests at elevations up to 1,200 m.
The Red-billed Pionus or Coral-billed Pionus Parrot (Pionus sordidus sordidus) is endemic to Northern South America, specifically Venezuela in Lara and Falcón Provinces.
The Macquarie Island Parakeet (Cyanoramphus erythrotis) is an extinct parrot that was endemic to Macquarie Island, a subantarctic island in the Southern Ocean that is politically part of Tasmania, Australia. The island and this species were discovered in 1810 at which time this parakeet was still very common. The last sighting of the Macquarie Island … Read more
Red Rumps come in a variety of mutations (please refer to photos). The below chart is courtesy of Mandy and Paul – Breeder of Canaries and Other Exotic Birds – Singing Wings Aviary – www.singing-wings-aviary.com Mutation Genetic Inheritance Normal (Wild Type) Dominant Australian Cinnamon Sex-linked Recessive UK Cinnamon ( Pallid, Lime, Yellow and Dilute) Autosomal … Read more
The following information has been provided by Dr. Jill M. Patt, DVM practicing in Mesa, Arizona. She has been keeping and raising exotic birds for years, providing her a unique knowledge and understanding that goes beyond that of a regular vet who does not have the benefit of daily interaction with birds / parrots. Redirecting … Read more
The Yellow-backed Lory (Lorius garrulus flavopalliatus aka Domicella garrulus flavopalliatus) – also known as Yellow-backed Chattering Lory — is endemic to the islands of Batjan and Obi (part of the Maluku group of islands). This lory is endangered in its natural habitat due to habitat loss (Cites II). Description The Yellow-backed Lory is the same … Read more
The Red-fronted Parrotlet, Touit costaricensis, has historically been listed as a sub-species of the Red-winged Parrotlet as Touit dilectissima costaricencis. However, most experts nowadays agree that these are two separate species. Distribution / Range The Red-fronted Parrotlet is endemic to Central America in southeast Costa Rica, occurring around Puerto Limon and Turrialba volcano, as well as … Read more