The Purple-crowned Lorikeets (Glossopsitta porphyrocephala) are distributed from eastern Victoria to the south of Western Australia. They are found in lightly wooded habitat such as mallee scrub as well as eucalypt woodland and coastal scrub. This species is nomadic, with the pattern of distribution varying from year to year according to flowering conditions. They primarily … Read more
Painted Conure prefers dense and tall trees and tends to move around a lot. They are conspicuous through their loud calls but are difficult to detect in the foliage because of their camouflaging plumage.
The Moustached or Mustached Parakeets (Psittacula alexandri alexandri) – also known as the Java Mustached or Red-breasted Parakeets – are endemic to the Himalayas and southern China to Indonesia.
Exhibition Budgerigar: Selection and Setting up Breeding Pairs Author: Rob Marshall – Avian Vet: The selection process begins well before the first egg is laid when the fancier examines the breeding performance of the parents and grand parents. The best fanciers then follow the progress of the chicks in the nest, because the vitality and … Read more
The Ground Parrot or Ground Parakeet (Pezoporus wallicus wallicus) is also known as the Eastern Ground Parrot, Swamp Parrot or Button-grass Parrot and is an Australian endemic and can be found along the eastern and southern coasts of Australia as well as interior Tasmania. The Ground Parrot is one of only four ground-dwelling parrots in … Read more
Conures have big personalities for such small birds. They are smart and interactive, but are also more prone to behavioral problems than the more common, smaller cockatiels or budgies. Conures require committed care takers who will work with them to guide their behavior.” Below are some pointers … They love to play! They are … Read more
Potty-training Your Bird Copyright Eri Izawa 2007. Reproduced with permission. Tired of bird poop on your shoulder? Love your bird but wish that, aside from installing a volume control, that you could install a poop control too? But you CAN potty train your bird. Our lovebird, for example, practically potty-trained himself — he “goes” automatically … Read more
Yellow-bibbed Lory (Lorius chlorocercus aka Domicella chlorocercus) Lories and Lorikeets: Overview (Naming, Range and Description) Status / Distribution: The Yellow-bibbed Lory (Lorius chlorocercus aka Domicella chlorocercus) is endangered in its native habitat of eastern Solomon Islands Lories as Pets or in Aviculture: Due to their endangered status, any suitable specimen that … Read more
Best pet qualities Shelly Bohannon, owner and operator of Avian Antics Aviary related, “A properly raised and socialized blue-throated macaw (BTM) is generally a friendly, outgoing and cuddly companion. In some respects, their personalities are much like cockatoos, in that they will seek attention and can easily become ‘Velcro” birds. My own Blue-throated Macaw will … Read more
Living with a Lovebird (and other Pets): Lovebirds have the fun personality of parrots, with the advantage of being more manageable due to their small, compact size. They are mostly known for their affectionate behavior towards their “chosen mate.” They love nothing more than “hanging out” with their bonded mate (which can be his or … Read more