The Field Guide

Pet Birds

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

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Brown-headed Parrots (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus)

The Brown-headed Parrots (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus) are endemic in Southeastern Africa, from Swaziland, Zululand, and Natal across northeastern Transvaal north to southern Mozambique and southeast Zimbabwe.

Golden-shouldered or Hooded Parrot

The range of the Golden-shouldered Parrot, Psephotus chrysopterygius, is limited to the southern Cape York Peninsula in Australia; while its sub-species, the Hooded Parrot, occupies the very north-eastern region of the Northern Territory.

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

Green-cheeked Conure

The Greencheek Conure or Green-cheeked Parakeet (Pyrrhura molinae) is native to west-central and southern Mato Grosso, Brazil, through northern and the

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

Peachfaced or Rosy-faced Lovebirds

The Peach-faced Lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis) is endemic to the dry country of South-west Africa, and is commonly seen in large flocks of 10 up to 30. This

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

Crimson-bellied Conures

The Crimson-bellied Conure or Crimson-bellied Parakeet (Pyrrhura perlata) – more commonly known as the Crimson-bellied ) – is also often referred to as

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Cubiro Red-eared Conures

The Cubiro Red-eared Conure (Pyrrhura hoematotis immarginata) are native to an area around the city of Cubiro in Lara Province, located in Venezuela.

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