Red-bellied Parrots, also known as Red-bellied Conures or Abessinian Parrots (Poicephalus rufiventris) are endemic to East Africa, specifically Central Ethiopia, south to Pangani district north-eastern Tanzania. They are endangered in their natural habitat (CITES II); however, they are gaining in popularity in the pet trade. Poicephalus Parrots Description: The Red Bellied Parrot is similar in … Read more
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The Chatham Parakeet (Cyanoramphus forbesi) – also known as the Forbes’ Parakeet or the Yellow-fronted Parakeet – is a rare and endangered parrot endemic to the Chatham Islands and Pitt Islands. Distribution and habitat The Chatham Parakeets are restricted to Little Mangere and Mangere Islands in the Chatham Island group, New Zealand. By 1930, it … Read more
The Meyer’s Lorikeets (richoglossus flavoviridus meyeri) are native to Sulawesi, formerly known as Celebes – part of the Maluku island group in Indonesia, where they are fairly common. They frequent dense montane forest areas as well as being seen along forest edges and partially cleared areas between 500 and 2,000 m (1,700 and 6,700 ft). … Read more
Lories are known for their intelligence, and they are more than happy to entertain you with the tricks that have learned. They are capable of aggressive behavior if their territory and possessions are not respected and nippiness can occur if this behavior is not managed. Consistent training and behavioral guidance is recommended so that you … Read more
The Yellow-crowned Parakeets or Yellow-fronted Parakeets (Cyanoramphus auriceps) are endemic to New Zealand and neighboring islands. Its numbers are decreasing and this species is uncommon throughout its range.
The Black Lory (Chalcopsitta atra) is endemic to Indonesia, inhabiting open habitat and lowland forests of Western New Guinea and surrounding islands.
My husband and I are going away for two weeks and will be leaving our two Pionus parrots at home. Their usual sitter will be coming to the house twice a day to feed and clean the cages. Other than that they will be alone. When we are not on vacation we alternate between cage time and free time, however since we will be away, and the birds have a tendency to bite they will not be handled much by the sitter. Should we give our birds the freedom to go in and out of their cages while we are away, or keep them inside for the two weeks?
I am totally new to parrots, and am trying to find the perfect breed for me. I’m in high school, which would usually mean no parrot would work, but I’m online schooled, so I’m home all the time.
On September 15, 2015 I Had Got A Pineapple Conure… I’ll Try To Make This Story As Short As Possible. 2-3 Weeks Before September 15, 2015 I Got Him My Husband, And I Went In To See Him… He Was The Sweetest Bird. We Got To Interact With Him For A Good 15-20 Minute, He Didn’t Try To Beak Me, Or Bite Me Once, We Fell In Love With Him So Fast. This Girl Told Us Or Warned Us That Works At That Pet Store That She Has Bitten By Him, And i Though That Was Strange, Because He Was So Good With Me O.k. The 1st Few Days He Was So Good Sweet, And Nice.