Eclectus Parrots

Biak Red Sided Eclectus

There are only a few Biaki Eclectus parrots that were imported into the US in the early 1990s. They are not commonly available and little is known of their breeding habits. Although they are likely to be similar to those of the nominate form – the red-sided eclectus. The Biaki Eclectus parrot is often described … Read more

Breeding Lovebirds

Breeding Lovebirds – is it a good idea? Breeding lovebirds can be a rewarding, educational and overall challenging experience — but it’s EASY to get started. Provided you have a true and mature pair (at least 10months or older), they will go down to the business of breeding pretty quickly. The other side of the … Read more

Quaker Parrot Mutations

Overview … Quakers as Pets … Unites States Laws Regulating the Ownership and Sale of Quaker Parrots Photos of Feral Quakers / Quaker Colonies   These below photos of the various Quaker Mutations are courtesy of: www.mutace-papousku.com … Contact: Miroslav Benes / tel/fax: 00420323602537     Please Note: The articles or images on this page … Read more

Plum-headed parakeets (male left, female right)

Plum-headed Parakeets aka Plum Head

Related Web Resources:  Ringneck / Long-tailed Parakeets … Ringneck Photo Gallery … Ringneck parrots as Pets (Behavior and Training) Bookmarks on this page: Plumheads as Pets & their Care Breeding your Plumhead Description Plum-headed Parakeets (Psittacula cyanocephala) are endemic to Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Rameswaram Island and most of India, as well as Rawalpindi in West Pakistan, … Read more

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Amazonian Parrotlets (Manu)

The Manu Parrotlet (Nannopsittaca dachilleae) or Amazonian Parrotlet is a recently described species. Distribution / Range This parrotlet is native to the western Amazon basin, from southern Peru to northwest Bolivia. In southeast Brazil their range stretches from southern Bahia south to southern São Paulo. They are usually found in Atlantic rain forests at lower … Read more

Red-tailed Cockatoo

Red-tailed, Bank’s or Banksian Black Cockatoos

Kindly provided by Dr. Rob Marshall – www.birdhealth.com.au Large flocks of Red Tailed Black Cockatoo are commonly seen in the dry woodland areas of northern Australia. Further south, pairs or smaller family groups frequent Eucalypt forests and savannah woodlands. These birds are noisy and conspicuous and have a loud raucous call. The Red-tailed Black Cockatoo, … Read more

Blue and Gold Macaw

Bird Proofing Your Home

Preparing Your Home for your New Pet and Creating a Safe Yet Fun Place for your Pet Bird: Safety First! Parrots are just like having a two-year old around; with some additional concerns as far as toxicities are concerned. Their respiratory systems are far more sensitive than our own; and what we can tolerate, can … Read more

Buddy

Pet Sulphur-crested Cockatoo “Buddy”

John and Carolyn recently adopted a sulphur crested cockatoo. Below is their touching story A friend of ours saved this cockatoo and another cockatoo from the side of the road. They had obviously been hit by a car and were both severely injured. Our friend took the cockatoos home and nursed them. One of the … Read more

Josephine’s Lorikeets

The Josephine’s Lorikeet (Charmosyna josefinae) is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, where its preferred habitat includes the subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. Sub-species: Josephine’s Lories as Pets or in Aviculture: Due to their endangered status, any suitable specimen that cannot be released back into their natural … Read more