Parrot species
All about the Barraband - The Superb Parrot
2009-03-09 • by Administrator
The superb parrot is also referred to as the Barraband parrot. It is a parrot that is a native of the south eastern part of Australia. This parrot is one of the three species of the genus polytelis. The superb parrots in their natural habitat are found to be pests as they feed on crops and hence the farmers hate them! These birds are nonetheless peaceful, beautiful and also quiet birds.
All about Pionus Parrots
2009-02-26 • by Administrator
Parrots have been part of the human household for a long time. Parrots are preferred as pets by their human masters for their colorful feathers and their amazing ability to mimic human voice. This leaves behind a pleasant sensation for most pet owners! One genus of parrots is the Pionus parrots which is found in Central and South America. These birds are characterized by large bodies and short tails. They are smaller than their Amazonian cousins. The coloring of their feathers is comparatively subdued than other genus of parrots. However they display incandescence when exposed to bright light!
Cockatiels Birds Facts - It's a Colorful Bird, Not a Colorful Drink!
2009-02-21 • by Administrator
Cockatiel, being an elegantly painted and intelligent bird is one of the most treasured household pets that do well in most of the households. As they originally belong to the outback regions of Australia, their preferred habitats include bush lands and wetlands. They are generally small sized and belong to the Cacatuidae family. They come with a variety of colors, have an instinctive behavior and have the ability to speak words with a large vocabulary. In addition to this, they are extremely playful and sometimes very noisy.
All about Amazon Parrots!
2009-02-18 • by Administrator
The Amazon parrot is a bigger parrot of the Amazon forests that range from the south of America to Caribbean and Mexico. Most of these Amazon parrots are primarily green with accented colors. They may be vivid sometimes depending on the species. The Amazon parrots have four toes on each of their feet. These comprise of two on the front and two on the back. They main source of food are fruits and nuts. They are supplemented along with the leafy matter.
What Are Conures? - Some Useful Information about Conures
2009-02-14 • by Administrator
Conures, commonly known as "parakeets" are active, lively, bold and loosely packed group of small to medium sized parrots. They are usually found in the western hemisphere, particularly in Central and South America. Conures are mostly known for their clown like behavior, playfulness, high-pitched screech, ability to talk a word or two, dancing, etc. Available in the price ranges of $400 - $700, conures such as Blue Crown Conures, Nandays and Gold caps tend to be really sweet and amusing birds to pet.
What Are Eclectus Parrots? - Colorful birds, Talking parrots, and more!
2009-02-13 • by Administrator
The eclectus parrots (derived from the word “electic”) are medium sized parrots, known for the sexually dimorphic coloration of the male and female. They are believed to have originated from the Cape York Peninsula of Australia, the Solomon Islands and the Indonesian islands. About 10 subspecies are recognized until now, but only very few of them are available in aviculture. They include parrots such as Vosmaeri, Grand, Red Sided, etc. Due to their intelligence, cognitive behavior, playfulness and its talking ability, these remarkable birds are ideally suited as pets.
All about African Grey Parrots - Tips, Information and Facts!
2009-02-05 • by Administrator
Often nicknamed as "A combination of brain and beauty", the African Grey Parrot is one of the most intelligent of all birds, yet elegant. Owing to its name, all its subspecies have grey wings and a pale grey rump. They are medium sized parrots and belong to the genus "Psittacus". Originally found in the rainforests of West and Central Africa, these parrots are now hand-reared all over the world by the breeders for pet trade. Two main subspecies exist, namely Congo African Grey Parrot and Timneh African Grey Parrot, the former being more dominant. Both of them have very sharp claws and beaks.
The Hyacinth Macaw – A Gentle Giant
2009-01-18 • by Jane Grimshaw
The hyacinth macaw is the largest member of the macaw family, and is often referred to as the gentle giant of the parrot world. These amazing creatures once freely inhabited large areas of Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay, but now it is thought that only a couple of thousand exist in the wild. Their large size, loud screams, and striking blue plumage, makes them stand out from the crowd and become easy targets for poachers. Sadly, they are continually sought after for their beautiful feathers, food, and the illegal pet trade.