When I moved to Florida, I was delighted to see the large population of wild Quaker Parrots (sub-species of the Monk Parakeet) (Myiopsitta monachus) who have made this their home. They are reported to occur in many other parts of the United States. The Quaker Parrots are the most widespread and well-known of all monk … Read more
White Bellied Caiques (Pionites leucogaster) — also known as White-breasted, Apricot-headed or Yellow-thigh Caiques or Parrots – are endemic to Brazil and eastern Peru. This Caique is one of two species of parrot in the genus Caique (Pionites); the other species being the Black-headed Caique or Parrot.
Rosellas are divided into two groups: Listing of Species Adelaide Rosellas Blue-cheeked or Pale-headed Rosellas Brown’s Rosellas (Northern Rosella) Cecilia’s Rosellas (Golden-mantled Rosella) Cloncurry Parrots Common Rosellas Crimson Rosellas Eastern Rosellas Golden-mantled Rosellas Green Rosellas Kangaroo Island Crimson Rosellas Mallee Ringneck Parrots / Barnard’s Parakeets Northern Rosellas Pale-headed Rosellas Northern Crimson Rosellas Paler Adelaide Rosellas … Read more
Vunerable Species General Information on Care & Disposition … Procuring Your Bird … Aviary Birds / Breeding … Nutrition … Housing Your Birds Back to Turquisine Parrots These beautiful photos are copyrighted and are courtesy of: http://www.mutace-papousku.com/. … Contact: Miroslav Benes Please Note: The articles or images on … Read more
The Emerald Lorikeet (Neopsittacus pullicauda), also known as Orange-billed Lorikeet, is found in the subtropical or tropical mountains of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea to Sepik Region. Emerald Lorikeets as Pets or in Aviculture: Due to their endangered status, any suitable specimen that cannot be released back into their natural habitat (native range) should preferably … Read more
The Brown-backed Parrotlet (Touit melanonota) is also known as the Black-backed Parrotlet, the Black-eared Parrotlet or Wied’s Parrotlet is rare and endangered in its natural habitat, with an estimated population of less than 5,000 of them still believed to exist. Distribution / Range The Brown-backed Parrotlet occurs naturally in South America, specifically southeast Brazil from … Read more
The Vernal Hanging Parrot (Loriculus vernalis) – also known as Indian Hanging Parrot, Indian Lorikeet, Indian Hanging Lorikeet or Green Hanging Parrot – is relatively common in its territory from South-western India eastwards to Southeast Asia. In Sri Lanka, it is replaced by the very similar endemic Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot, (L. beryllinus). Local movements … Read more
The Simple Parrot (Geoffroyus simplex), also known as Blue-collared Parrot, is native to Arfak and Tamrau Mountains on Vogelkop Peninsula, Irian Jaya in Indonesia. Species: Description: The Blue-collared Parrot aka Simple Parrot averages ~8.5 inches (22 to 23 cm) in length (from head to tip of the tail) and weighs ~ 6.8 oz (195 g). … Read more
The Lilac-crowned Amazon – also known as the Finsch’s Amazon Parrot (Amazona finsch) – is endemic to the Pacific slopes of Mexico, from southeastern Sonora and southwest Chihuahua to southern Oaxaca, where they mostly inhabit humid pine-oak forests up to about 6,000 feet (~1,800 meters) elevation. In the United States, feral populations have established themselves … Read more
The Indian Ringneck Parrot or Parakeet is also sometimes referred to as Rose-ringed Parakeet or, simply, Ring-necked Parakeet. The Indian parrot’s lifespan is 15 years. However, some live as long as 25 – 30 years.