The Society Kakariki (Cyanoramphus ulietanus) – also known as Society Parakeet or Brown-headed Parakeet – was endemic to Raiatea, the second largest of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. This species became extinct soon after 1773. It was presumably a forest species, as this was the native vegetation of this island. This species is only … Read more
The Derbyan Parakeets are larger than most parakeets. Adult Derbyans average 20 inches (50 centimeters). It is said to be similar in size to the popular Alexandrine Parakeet.
The Port Lincoln Parrots (Barnardius zonarius aka Platycercus zonarius) are indigenous to the interior of central and south-central Australia, west to central and southeast areas of Western Australia. This parrot belongs to the genus barnardius, along with the Mallee Ringneck, Cloncurry Parrot, and the Twenty eight Parrot. These parrots all have a green body and … Read more
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
Below is a complete list of all Lovebird species with links to their respective pages that have more in depth information about each individual bird. Common Lovebird Species: Rare Lovebird Species (frequently referred to as “the rares”) Dimorphic Lovebird Species (males and females can visibly be differentiated) Monomorphic Lovebird Species (males and females look alike) … Read more
The Newton’s Parakeets (Psittacula exsul) are endemic to the forests of the island of Rodrigues, a dependency of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. It was about 40 cm (16 in) long and mostly a slate grey colour, which is unusual for a Psittacula, generally a genus of mostly green parrots.