Species Method Bare-eyed Cockatoo aka Little Corella The female is usually smaller and the unfeathered area around the eye is shorter. But visual sexing is not definite. DNA or surgical sexing is recommended. Blue-eyed Cockatoos Males have brown eyes, while females have reddish brown eyes. Ducorps Cockatoos Males and females look alike. DNA or surgical … Read more
Having an indoor aviary for your pet parrot is a great way to provide them with a safe and stimulating environment. There are some obvious advantages to having an indoor aviary, that is why you are considering one. But there are some important things to keep in mind before you set one up so that … Read more
The Antipodes Island Parakeet, Cyanoramphus unicolor, also known as the green parakeet, lives only on Antipodes Island – one of New Zealand’s southern, remote, bleak and inhospitable subantarctic islands (~62 sq.km in size).
Common Diseases / Conditions of the Eclectus Parrot, a condition where the toes repetitively extend and contract – may occur alone or in combination with wing flipping or feather plucking.
Optimal Housing Set up for Lories and Lorikeets. When planning the location of an aviary or cage housing lories / lorikeets, it should be kept in mind that these are medium-noisy parrots whose shrill calls may annoy nearby neighbors. Lories and Lorikeets: Overview (Naming, Range and Description) Aviaries: Spacious, long flights are preferred, with plenty … Read more
The Gold-capped Conure (Aratinga auricapillus) – also known as Golden-capped Parakeets – are endemic to Brazil and Paraguay. Their natural habitats include subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, dry savanna, and plantations. The existence of this conure is threatened by habitat loss. However, Gold-capped Conures are prolific breeders, making them … Read more
Safety Tips and Warnings Planning Process: Type of Cage: Determine the type of cage you plan to build. Choose the material. Decide whether the cage should be free-standing (in which case you would need legs), whether you would like it to hang from the ceiling or whether you would like to place it on some … Read more
Status in the Wild / Distribution The Palm Lorikeets (Charmosyna palmarum) have a fluctuating range in the Santa Cruz islands of the Solomon Islands and in Vanuatu (an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean). These lorikeets are often found in coconut trees or in flowering trees. This species is rare in some locations … Read more
The below information may help you avoid tragedy … We wishe you all a happy and HEALTHY holiday season!! Baking and Cooking for the Season As we all are anticipating the holiday season, many of us enjoy the process of baking and cooking for our loved ones. However, too many heart-breaking stories come to light … Read more
The Eleonora Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita eleonora) is a sub-species of the greater sulfur-crested cockatoo. This cockatoo is native to the Aru Islands in the province of Maluku in eastern Indonesia. Its natural habitat includes the Savannah, scrub, mallee and woodland. They tend to stay close to water and are usually seen in flocks, except during … Read more