The distribution of the Queensland Eclectus Parrots aka Australian Red-sided Eclectus (Eclectus roratus macgillivraryi) is limited to the Cape York Peninsula of Australia. This species is not common and unknown in the United States or Europe. Description: The mature Queensland Eclectus Parrots aka Australian Red-sided Eclectus are the largest subspecies of Eclectus Parrot, averaging 15.75 … Read more
By S.G. Friedman, Ph.D., Utah State University A behavior can’t be reinforced until it occurs, which could present a problem when one needs to teach a new behavior to a parrot. Waiting for the behavior to occur by happenstance and capturing it with reinforcement might be an option but some behaviors occur too infrequently or … Read more
The Scaly-naped Amazon (Amazona mercenaria mercenaria) is native to Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela; where it inhabits subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Sub-species: Description: The Scaly-naped Amazon parrot averages 13.5 ins (34 cm) in length. The plumage is generally green. The forehead, cheeks, upper and … Read more
The Sun Conure, also known as Sun Parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis) is a parrot that is native to the north-eastern coastal forests of South America, specifically northeastern Brazil and Guyana. They were thought to occur in eastern Venezuela, French Guiana; Suriname. Their current status in these areas is unknown. Within its natural range, this species is … Read more
Blue-throated Conures (Pyrrhura cruentata) are also known as Blue-chested or Blue-throated Parakeet , or Blue-chested or Red-rumped Conures. These conures originate from tpge Atlantic rainforest in eastern Brazil. Habitat destruction and fragmentation have resulted in a massive decline in their numbers. Small flocks can be found in isolated areas of remaining forests and the few … Read more
The Maximilian’s Pionus (Pionus maximiliani) – also often referred to as Scaly-headed Parrot – is indigenous to Central-eastern South America. They nest in tree cavities and feed in the tree canopies.
The Yellow-faced Parrotlet (Forpus xanthops) is endemic to dry woodland, riparian thickets and scrub in the Marañón Valley in north-western Peru. It is threatened by habitat loss and trapping for the wild bird trade. The trapping caused a rapid population decline in the 1980s, but following a ban, the numbers appear to have stabilized. Still, … Read more
The Golden-plumed Conure / Parakeet aka Branicki’s Conure (Leptosittaca branickii) is a small Andean conure that is endemic to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, and plantations. Ths conure is threatened by habitat loss in its natural habitat and is not found … Read more
The Moluccan Cockatoo, Cacatua moluccensis, or Salmon-crested Cockatoo, is a cockatoo endemic to Seram (formerly Ceram), South Moluccas in eastern Indonesia. In the wild, the Moluccan Cockatoo inhabits lowland forest below ~3,300 feet (~ 1000 m), where they can be seen foraging on seeds, nuts, fruit and coconuts. A Moluccan Cockatoo’s beak is capable of … Read more
Useful Travel Information (Vet Finders, Boarding Kennels, Pet Sitters, Import/Export Regulations, Airline Polices and Regulations) Traveling with your Pet Bird Birds often don’t enjoy traveling for a variety of reasons. Sometimes they associate bird carriers with bad experiences, such as uncomfortable, maybe even painful vet visits or groomers; or they get car sick or are … Read more