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
Currently there are 402 species of birds that make up the order Psittaciformes which constitutes all of the parrot specie. Abessinian Parrots aka Red-bellied Parrots or Red-breasted Parrots The Red Bellied Parrot is similar in shape and a slightly larger bird than the Senegal Parrot, averaging 22 cm (8.5 – 8.8 ins) on length. They usually … Read more
The Senegal Parrot is one of the most heavily trapped wild birds in the world: Due to the large numbers of this species being trapped for the pet trade, this species was the subject of a CITES significant trade review, in which it was listed as of “possible concern” (Inskipp et al. 1988). In 1981, … Read more
The Musk Lorikeet (Glossopsitta concinna) is endemic to south-central/eastern Australia, including Kangaroo Island] and Tasmania They are found in open forests and woodlands, particularly where there are large flowering eucalypts. They feed primarily on nectar and pollen of flowering Eucalypts, but may also visit orchards to forage on ripe fruit. The musk lorikeet breeds mainly … Read more
The Australian King Parrots Alisterus scapularis are endemic to the eastern coast of Australia. They range from North and Central Queensland to Southern Victoria in Australia.
The Blue-headed Parrot (Pionus menstruus) – also known as the Blue-head Amazon or Red-vented Parrot, is endemic to tropical Central and South America, from Costa Rica and Trinidad south to Bolivia and South to Central Brazil.
Members of the Brotogeris family are smart, curious, energetic and loved for their innate playfulness. These personality traits make them excellent pets. Handfed babies, in particular, have very sweet personalities. It is easiest to gain their trust and affection if introduced into the family as hand-fed and properly socially babies; however, with a little time … Read more
Our complete list of African Parrots that can be found either in Africa or the surrounding islands. This parrots of Africa species list includes links to pages that go into much more detail about each African parrot specie. Parrot Information … Index of Parrot Bird Species Parrots found in … Americas (New World) … Africa … Read more
In the wild, Vasa Parrots build their nests in hollow trees, and the courtship season usually begins in February. There are some surprising and very unique reproductive differences compared to other parrot species. If a breeder has several pairs of Vasa parrots, a hierarchy establishes in which the alpha pair is the first one to … Read more