The natural range of the Slaty-headed Parakeets (Psittacula himalayana) extends from the foothills of the Western Himalayas to Arunachal Pradesh (Eastern Afghanistan to Vietnam). They migrate down to the valleys for the winters, usually during the last week of October.
The Purple-bellied Lory (Lorius hypoinochrous) is endemic to Papua New Guinea – specifically the islands Misima and Tagula, part of the Louisiade Archipelago, as well as Eastern Papuan Island. This lory can typically found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests areas, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests and moist montanes. This lory is endangered in … Read more
“Collar IDs and The AVID Microchip”Written and contributed by Jim Rummel, D.V.M., Edinboro, PA, 8/17/97 All companion and breeding birds should be individually identified to assist in recovery if lost and assist in maintenance of medical and genealogical records. Many breeders apply closed legs bands when chicks are young. While they present a slight risk … Read more
The breeding season for Aratinga Conures starts in April and goes on through the end of May; and they reproduce once per year. The male’s mating call alerts the female that he is ready to mate. These parrots are monogamous. In their natural habitat, Aratinga species have various nesting habits, most will nest in tree … Read more
The Whiskered Lorikeets or Arfak Alpine Lorikeets are endangered in their natural habitat (CITES II) and can be found in the mountains of Vogelkop peninsula in Western New Guinea. There are three known subspecies Whiskered Lorikeet – Oreopsittacus arfaki arfaki (The nominate form) Greater Alpine Lorikeets – Oreopsittacus arfaki major Southern Alpine Lorikeets – Oreopsittacus … Read more
Status in the Wild / Distribution: The Henderson Lorikeet (Vini stepheni), also known as the Stephen’s Lorikeet, is endemic to the Henderson Island – which is part of the Pitcairn Group of islands. The Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands are four volcanic islands in the southern Pacific Ocean. These islands are a British overseas … Read more
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