Disease conures commonly come down with undigested seeds in droppings, and progressive weight loss (going light). There is no cure and no testing at present time, except a crop biopsy that detects suggestive lesions in symptomatic parrots.
The Black-cheeked Lovebirds (Agapornis nigrigenis) are considered the most endangered of all the African parrot species with the smallest area of distribution within its genre. They belong to a group of lovebirds commonly referred to as the “eye-rings” – which also includes the masked, fischer and nyasa lovebirds … (The term eye-ring refers to the … Read more
The Pygmy Lorikeet (Charmosyna wilhelminae) – also known as Wilhemina’s Lorikeet – is endemic to the South-east New Guinea, Western New Guinea and East Huon Peninsula. It is listed as endangered (Cites II) in its natural habitat. Description: The Pygmy Lorikeets are tiny birds, averaging 5 inches (13 cm) in length (including tail) and 0.7 … Read more
The Yellow-naped Parrot or Yellow-naped Amazon Parrot (Amazona ochrocephala auropalliata or Amazona auropalliata) is an Amazon parrot that is by most considered to be a subspecies of the Yellow-crowned Parrot. Distribution / Status Yellow-napes are endangered in their natural habitat which can be found along the Pacific Slope of Central America, in Southern Mexico and … Read more
Articles courtesy of Weltvogelpark Walsrode: English: Breeding Fig-Parrots in Weltvogel Park Walsrode: With Calmness to Success! German: Zucht von Zwergpapageien im Weltvogelpark Walsrode: Mit Ruhe zum Erfolg! The Orange-breasted Fig Parrots (Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii) or William’s Fig-Parrots are endemic to Salawati in Western Papuan Islands, Western Vogelkop, Western New Guinea. The preferred habitats of these fig-parrots … Read more
Air Quality Birds are especially sensitive to contaminants in the air. Animals / Other Pets: I have always had a mixed households, with birds, cats and dogs happily living side-by-side. However, I am well aware of the risks associated with some an arrangement. Cats that have not grown up with birds / are new to … Read more
The Orange-fronted Hanging-parrot (Loriculus aurantiifrons) is found on the island of Misool (Maluku Province) in western Papuan Islands in Indonesia, as well as in the independent state of Papua New Guinea. Description: The Orange-fronted Hanging Parrot averages 4 inches (about 10 cm) in length. The general plumage is green. The breast, abdomen and under tail-coverts … Read more
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The Superb Parrots (Polytelis swainsonii) are also known as Barraband’s or Barraband’s Parakeet, which leads to easy confusion with the Orange-cheeked Parrots (Gypopsitta barrabandi aurantiigena), which is also commonly referred to as Barraband’s Parrot.
Personality / Caiques as Pets: These medium-sized parrots make captivating and loyal pets. There is little difference in personality between the two species, so which to choose is often decided by price and availability. Pet owners love Caiques for their outgoing, fun, arobatic and lovable personality. The antics of a hand fed Caique are a … Read more