John and Carolyn recently adopted a sulphur crested cockatoo. Below is their touching story A friend of ours saved this cockatoo and another cockatoo from the side of the road. They had obviously been hit by a car and were both severely injured. Our friend took the cockatoos home and nursed them. One of the … Read more
The Josephine’s Lorikeet (Charmosyna josefinae) is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, where its preferred habitat includes the subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. Sub-species: Josephine’s Lories as Pets or in Aviculture: Due to their endangered status, any suitable specimen that cannot be released back into their natural … Read more
The Red-tailed Amazon Parrot (Amazona brasiliensis) is endemic to South-eastern Brazil. Nowadays they are only found in a few coastal areas in states of Sao Paulo and Parana. Previously, its range extended from southeast Sao Paulo to Rio Grande do Sul. Its natural habit includes Atlantic forests and mangrove areas. Habitat destruction, hunting and trapping … Read more
The Sangihe Hanging Parrots (Loriculus catamene) are endemic to the small island of Sangihe, north of Sulawesi, in Indonesia where they can be found at elevations up to 3,000 (~1,000m). It is stated that Gunung Sahendaruman is the most important site for the species. These small resident parrots are mostly found on wooded areas, including … Read more
The Blue-bellied Parrots aka Purple-bellied Parrots (Triclaria malachitacea) are endemic to the coastal forest of southeastern Brazil from Rio Grande do Sul north to southern Bahia. Seasonal migrations have been observed.
The Cape Parrots are also known as Tori Parrots or Brown-necked Parrots. This parrot’s range includes portions of West Africa, East Africa, and south from there to South Africa, including the Eastern Cape region.
The Military Macaws (Ara militaris) received their name when they were first imported into Europe by military personnel; also some suggest that this species was named for the overall “army or olive green” color of its plumage. At first glance, these parrots may not be as striking as some of their cousins, but these parrots … Read more
Parrot species occurring naturally on Solomon Islands Biak Red-sided Eclectus Parrots (Eclectus roratus biaki aka Lorius roratus biaki) Bougainville Pygmy Parrots (Micropsitta finschii nanina) Cardinal Lories or Glossy Lories (Chalcopsitta cardinalis) Coconut aka Massena’s Lories (Trichoglossus haematodus massen) Ducorp’s Cockatoos (Cacatua ducorpsii) Duchess Lorikeets (Charmosyna margarethae) Finsch’s Pygmy Parrots (Micropsitta finschii finschii) Green-naped Lory – … Read more
The following table has been compiled from Rosemary Low’s book “Parrots in Aviculture” ISBN# 1-56465-179-7 Measurements are from beak to tip of tail. Considerable variations in individuals of the same species can exist, depending on their geographical location. Hyacinthine Macaw Green-winged Macaw Scarlet Macaw Blue and Gold Macaw Buffon’s Macaw Blue-throated or Caninde Macaw Lear’s … Read more
The Salvadori’s Fig-parrots (Psittaculirostris salvadorii) are endemic to northern Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), Indonesia, where they occur from the eastern shore of Geelvink Bay to the Cyclops Mountains, including the lowland forest up the tributaries of the Mamberamo River. Much of their range is remote and inaccessible. Their numbers have rapidly declined and the reason … Read more