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 Red-chinned Lorikeet (Charmosyna rubrigularis rubrigularis) is native to New Britain and New Ireland, where they are considered endangered (CITES II) due to habitat destruction and capturing for the pet trade. Distribution: Lories as Pets or in Aviculture: Due to their endangered status, any suitable specimen that cannot be released back into their natural habitat … Read more
The Pfrimer’s Conure or Pfrimer’s Parakeet (Pyrrhura pfrimeri) has often been considered a subspecies of the White-eared Parakeet, as Pyrrhura leucotis pfrimeri. It was recently confirmed as a separate species based on a maternal lineage test (mtDNA), as well as range, differences in habitat and distinctive differences in plumage (it is the only member of … Read more
Conures: The Little Clowns from the Americas Conures are large parakeets native to Central and South America. The extinct Carolina Parakeet was the exception, as it was the only parrot species that was indigenous to the United States. Description: For parrots, conures are lightly built, with long tails (Conure literally means ‘cone tail’) . They … Read more
The Majestic Blue & Gold Macaws, Ara ararauna … This plumage of this beautiful macaw presents the colors of the Ukranian flag. We are dedicating this page to the brave Ukranian people and indeed any people fighting for freedom … The Blue-and-yellow Macaws (Ara ararauna), also known as Blue-and-gold Macaws, are found in the swampy … Read more
The Stella’s Lorikeet (Charmosyna papou stellae) is native to New Guinea. It is considered endangered in its natural habitat (CITES II). Description: The Stella’s Lorikeet averages 15 1/2″ (39 cm) in length. The tail is longer than the body. One of the dimorphic (sexes are visually different) species. The wings are green, as is the … Read more