The Regents Parrot (Polytelis anthropeplus) originates from Southwestern and southeastern Australia is not commonly kept as a companion bird. Hand reared male birds make the best pets and have a friendly and pleasing nature. The striking golden colour of the male Regents Parrot makes for a very handsome pet and brings much joy to the … Read more
The Yellow Rosellas (Platycercus flaveolus) – also known as Yellow Crimson Rosellas – are recently discovered subspecies of the Crimson Rosella, (Platycercus elegans). The main difference between the two is that those parts of the Crimson Rosella which are red are bright yellow on the Yellow Rosella.
The Red-collared Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus rubritorquis or sometimes classificed as a separate species Trichoglossus rubritorquis) is indigenous to northern Australia where they populate lowland areas. They integrade or hybridize with the Rainbow Lories in S.W. Cape York Peninsula of Queensland, Australia. They favor humid and eucalyptus forest areas, woodland, swamps, and can also be found … Read more
Cardinal Lories (Chalcopsitta cardinalis) are uncommon in captivity. These Lories are endangered (CITES II) in their natural habitat in Feni, Nissan and Lavongai Islands, islands in the Tanga, Lihir and Tabor Group, and Solomon Islands. They favor mangroves, coastal plantations and lowland forest areas. Cardinal Lories (Chalcopsitta cardinalis) Description The Cardinal Lory averages 31 cm … Read more
The Long-billed Black Cockatoo, also known as the White-tailed or White-eared Black Cockatoo or Baudin’s Black Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus baudinii) is a cockatoo endemic to south-western Australia, closely associated to moist, heavily forested areas dominated by Marri (Corymbia calophylla). The binomial commemorates the French explorer Nicolas Baudin. Description The Long-billed Black Cockatoo is about 56 cm (22 in) long. … Read more
The Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet (Touit huetii) is found in the subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests of southeast, southern and northeast Venezuela, northern Guyana, eastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru; Brazil south of Amazonas between Belem and Tocatins River south to Serra do Cachimbo and Araguatins as well as Aripuana River. They probably also occur in … Read more
Choosing the right bird for your lifestyle is the most important step. Sure, everyone loves a cuddly cockatoo or a comical macaw, but can we appropriately care for one of these formidable, yet VERY demanding parrot species? Most don’t have the time nor the financial resources to do so. Big birds need LOTS of (often … Read more
The Blue-crowned Conure (Aratinga acuticaudata) is endemic to South America, where it has a large range. It is found in the central areas of South America, namely eastern Colombia, northern Venezuela, South-western Mato Grosso in Brazil, lowland Eastern Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Buenos Aires and La Pampa in Argentina. They inhabit the more arid regions of … Read more
Status in the Wild / Distribution: The Sepik Lorikeets (Charmosyna josefinae sepikiana) are endangered in their natural habitat in the mountains of Sepik region, Western Highlands and Papua New Guinea. Lories as Pets or in Aviculture: Due to their endangered status, any suitable specimen that cannot be released back into their natural habitat (native range) … Read more
Meyer’s Parrot or Brown Parrot Reproduction both in their natural habitat and in captivity: Comprehensive information on this parrot species, including setting them up for breeding, incubation, and chick-rearing and nutritional requirements.