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 key to a good parakeet diet is variety. This may sound easier than it really is. Parakeets and budgies can be picky especially if they are not familiar with a particular food item. It is easier if they have been used to fresh foods from early on. But if they did not have that … Read more
The Goldie’s Lorikeets (Psitteuteles goldiei) are endemic to New Guinea / Western New Guinea, South-eastern Papua. Description: The forehead and crown are scarlet, while the cheeks are purple with dark blue streaks. The upper parts dark green. The under parts are yellowish-green with dark green longitudinal streaks (like a water melon). Lories as Pets: Goldie’s … Read more
Some bird names turned out to be VERY popular – so the following web page lists the Most Popular Pet Bird Names Below is a list of pet names that peaple have had inscribed on their bird harnesses. We thought it might be fun to know what pet names are in use / are popular … 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.
The Mallee Ringnecks (Barnardius zonarius barnardi or Barnardius barnardi) – also known as the Mallee Parrots — are native to south-eastern Australia (Queensland to South Australia). They are often seen in pairs or family groups feeding in branches or shrubs.