Aymara Parakeets (Psilopsiagon aymara), also known as Sierra Parakeets, are endemic to Central Bolivia and north-western Argentina. The Sierra Parakeets average 8 inches (18 to 20 cm) in length (including the tail).
Mix only species that are similar in size, which reduces stress and prevents larger species from dominating the enclosure. The reason is simple: Small birds are intimidated (and stressed) by larger birds (even peaceful ones) when both are confined together in the same space and the small birds cannot escape their larger companions. Consequently, it … Read more
The Pesquet’s Parrot, Psittrichas fulgidus, also known as the Vulturine Parrot (leading to easy confusion with Gypopsitta vulturina from Brazil), is the only member of its genus, and its genus is the only member of the tribe psittrichadini. It is endemic to hill and montane rainforest in New Guinea. Description: It is a large parrot … Read more
The Paradise Parrot (Psephotus pulcherrimus) was an unusually colorful medium-sized parrot native to Queensland – New South Wales border area of Australia. Once moderately common within its fairly restricted range, the last live bird was seen in 1927. Extensive and sustained searches in the years since then have failed to produce any reliable evidence of … Read more
The photos and below information are courtesy of Mandy and Paul – Breeder of Finches, Canaries and Other Exotic Birds – Singing Wings Aviary – www.singing-wings-aviary.com There will be times when you will need to trim your bird’s nail. This task becomes fairly easy with time. The hardest part is learing how to hold the … Read more
Weber’s Lorikeets aka Flores Lorikeets (Trichoglossus haematodus weberi) Lories and Lorikeets: Overview (Naming, Range and Description) The Weber’s Lorikeet or Flores Lorikeets (Trichoglossus haematodus weberi) is indigenous to Flores Island, Indonesia in the Lesser Sundra islands and its habitat consists of rainforest and stands of Casuarina trees up to 4600 ft.. The Weber’s Lorikeets were … Read more
14 C.F.R. § 382.117 Air Carrier Access Act (a) As a carrier, you must permit a service animal to accompany a passenger with a disability. (1) You must not deny transportation to a service animal on the basis that its carriage may offend or annoy carrier personnel or persons traveling on the aircraft. (2) On … Read more
The Ducorps’ Cockatoo (Cacatua ducorpsii) is endemic to the Solomon Islands where it is common across most of the Solomons, absent only from Makira in the south. It inhabits lowland rainforests, secondary forests, cleared areas and gardens.
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.
Emotional Support Animals was inspired by Avianweb visitor “Patrice,” who also supplied much of the information. Additional data was gathered from relevant Disabled / Government / Carrier resources (as cited or linked).