The Eclectus Parrot (Eclectus roratus) is native to the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, northeastern Australia and the Maluku Islands (Moluccas). Overview by Dr. Bob Marshall Alternate (Global) Names Czech: Papoušek ruznobarvý, papoušek r?znobarvý … Danish: ÆdelpapegøjeGerman: Edelpapagei, Edelpapagei … Spanish: Loro Ecléctico … Estonian: Erispapagoi … Finnish: Avoparikaija … French: Éclectus … Indonesian: Nuri Bayan, … Read more
The Niam-niam Parrot (Poicephalus crassus) is endemic to Central Africa, where it can be found in eastern Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, southwest Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire). It favors moist woodland areas. This species has a very large natural range, but is not known in captivity. Description: This parrot … Read more
The Short-tailed Parrots or Sharp-tailed Parrots (Graydidascalus brachyurus) are the only species of the genus Graydidascalus. The closest relative is the Yellow-faced Parrot (Salvatoria xanthops) and the members of the genus Pionus.
The Rose-crowned Conures or Parakeets (Pyrrhura rhodocephala) – also known as Rose-headed Conures or Parakeets – are South American conures that occur naturally in Western Venezuela, where they are fairly common.
The Red-fronted Conure or Parakeet (Aratinga wagleri) is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Seasonal migrations, between latitudes as well as from one area to another, occur depending on the availability of food and suitable nesting sites. It is usually seen in flocks of 20 to 200 birds — on rare occasions, even up … Read more
The New Caledonian Lorikeet (Charmosyna diadema) is a possibly extinct lorikeet endemic to the Melanesian island of New Caledonia. *Probably Extinct* Description It is 18-19 cm or about 7.2 to 8 inches in length (about the size of a large hand), of which 7-8 cm are made up by the slim and pointed tail. The … Read more
The Papuan Lorikeets or Mount-Goliath Lorikeets are endemic to New Guinea / mountains of Vogelkop Peninsular, Irian Jaya, in Indonesia. They are listed as an endangered species (Cites II). Description Papuan Lorikeets average 42 cm (16.5 inches) in length. The wing length is 130 – 145 mm (5 – 5.75 ins). Male: Papuan Lorikeets have … Read more
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
Within their natural range, the Blue-headed Mini-Macaws or Coulon’s Mini-Macaws (Primolius couloni) usually breed from October to April. These parrots usually make their nests in the cavities of trees or bamboos. A clutch consists of 2 – 4 eggs, which are incubated for about a month. Both parents protect and feed the nestlings. The chicks … Read more
Cockatoos as Pets By Shelly Bohannon Cockatoo’s make exceptional companion birds, if their needs and requirements are adequately met. They are affectionate, funny, comical, mischievous and generally easy to get along with. Their requirements, however, are rather complex and many. If you are looking for a quick summary of this article, check out this video … Read more