The Field Guide

Pet Birds

Pet Birds articles from Beauty of Birds: expert, ethical guidance on caring for and training pet birds.

Two blue and gold macaws face to face, one holding a red berry in its beak

Papuan Lorikeets

The Papuan Lorikeets or Mount-Goliath Lorikeets are endemic to New Guinea / mountains of Vogelkop Peninsular, Irian Jaya, in Indonesia. They are listed as an

Two blue and gold macaws face to face, one holding a red berry in its beak

Mount Goliath Lorikeets

The Mount Goliath Lorikeets (Charmosyna papou goliathina) are endemic to the mountains in Central New Guinea. They are listed as an endangered species (Cites

Two blue and gold macaws face to face, one holding a red berry in its beak

Little Lories

The Little Lory (Glossopsitta pusilla) is known by a variety of names, including Tiny Lorikeet, Red-faced Lorikeet, Gizzie, Slit and Jerryang.

Red-rumped Parrots Mutations / Sub-species

Red Rumps come in a variety of mutations (please refer to photos). The below chart is courtesy of Mandy and Paul – Breeder of Canaries and Other Exotic Birds

Fifteen parrot eggs of different sizes laid out in rows on concrete beside a feather and nesting straw

Breeding the Vasa Parrots

In the wild, Vasa Parrots build their nests in hollow trees, and the courtship season usually begins in February.

Pile of parrot toys including wooden blocks, woven foraging balls, rope perches, coconut shells and stainless bells

Bird Proofing Your Home

Parrots are just like having a two-year old around; with some additional concerns as far as toxicities are concerned. Their respiratory systems are far more

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