Potty-training Your Bird Copyright Eri Izawa 2007. Reproduced with permission. Tired of bird poop on your shoulder? Love your bird but wish that, aside from installing a volume control, that you could install a poop control too? But you CAN potty train your bird. Our lovebird, for example, practically potty-trained himself — he “goes” automatically … Read more
Yellow-bibbed Lory (Lorius chlorocercus aka Domicella chlorocercus) Lories and Lorikeets: Overview (Naming, Range and Description) Status / Distribution: The Yellow-bibbed Lory (Lorius chlorocercus aka Domicella chlorocercus) is endangered in its native habitat of eastern Solomon Islands Lories as Pets or in Aviculture: Due to their endangered status, any suitable specimen that … Read more
Best pet qualities Shelly Bohannon, owner and operator of Avian Antics Aviary related, “A properly raised and socialized blue-throated macaw (BTM) is generally a friendly, outgoing and cuddly companion. In some respects, their personalities are much like cockatoos, in that they will seek attention and can easily become ‘Velcro” birds. My own Blue-throated Macaw will … Read more
Living with a Lovebird (and other Pets): Lovebirds have the fun personality of parrots, with the advantage of being more manageable due to their small, compact size. They are mostly known for their affectionate behavior towards their “chosen mate.” They love nothing more than “hanging out” with their bonded mate (which can be his or … Read more
The White-headed Pionus (Pionus seniloides) may be classified as a subspecies of the Plum-crowned Parrots (Pionus tumultuosus seniloides) but this is controversial and it is sometimes classified as a separate species, Pionus seniloides.
The Dusky Lories (Pseudeos fuscata or Pseudeos fuscatais) are also known as Banded Lories or, simply, “Duskies”. Dusky Lories measure about 9.5 inches (24 cm) in length, including the long tail; and average 10.5 oz (300 g) in weight.
The Twenty-Eight Parrots, also known as Yellow-collared Parrots, (Barnardius zonarius semitorquatus) is found in south-west West Australia. Its calls sound like the words “‘twenty eight,” which explains their name. This parrot belongs to the genus barnardius, along with the Mallee Ringneck, Port Lincoln Parrot, and Cloncurry Parrot. These parrots all have a green body and … Read more
Status in the Wild / Distribution: The Striated Lorikeet (Charmosyna multistriata aka Hypocharmosyna multistriata) – also known as Yellow-streaked Lorikeet – is endemic to Western New Guinea. This parrot is endangered in their natural habitat (CITES II). These lorikeets average 18 cm / 7.2 inches in length. The average clutch consists of 2 eggs which … Read more
In their natural habitat, Poicephalus Parrots typically nest in tree cavities, often Oil Palms, 3-10 m above ground, in many cases taking advantage of previous nest holes of woodpeckers and barbets . They may reuse the same nest hole repeatedly. Hens will generally be sexually mature by the age of 2 years, some even as … Read more
Caring for newborn lovebirds requires attention to detail and dedication right from the start. From the moment they hatch, lovebirds are incredibly vulnerable, relying on their parents for warmth, protection, and nutrition. So, let us get right into it and discuss the crucial moments when you need to step in and take on the role … Read more