Budgerigars / Budgies – Common Diseases
Budgerigars / Budgies: What diseases do budgies most frequently come down with, such as feather diseases, infection, malnutrition, etc.
Pet Birds
Red-chinned Lorikeets
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
Pfrimer’s Parakeets aka Pfrimer’s Conures
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, parrots from Central and South America
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
Blue and Gold Macaw aka Blue & Yellow Macaw, Ara ararauna
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
Stella’s Lorikeets
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
Alternatives to Breaking Parrots: Reducing Aggression and Fear through Learning
Presented at the StopPDD Conference 2002 – S.G. Friedman, Ph.D., Utah State University There is irony in the practice of using force to reduce aggression and fear in companion parrots. Chances are human force was involved in producing the aggressive and fearful behaviors in the first place, at least from the bird’s point of view. It … Read more
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 “Pearly Conure” resulting in confusion with the Pyrrhura lepida lepida – the true Pearly Conure. The reason for this confusion is that the scientific name ” Pyrrhura perlata” is now applied to … Read more
Feeding your Conures / Conure-size Birds for Good Health
Keeping your Conure / Conure-sized Bird Healthy Through Good Nutrition Other Related Web Resource: Conure Species Information A conure’s diet should consist of a small parrot mix (some are listed below), supplemented with various fruits, green foods, millet spray, and occasionally some mealworms is generally regarded as suitable. Base Diet: Vegetables and fruits should be part … Read more
Nestorinae: Nestor Parrots aka Kaka aka New Zealand Kaka
The Kākās, Nestor meridionalis, are parrots that are native to the forests of New Zealand, where they inhabit South and Stewart Island, larger offshore islands. These parrots live in the lowland and mid-altitude forest.