The Red-lored Parrot – also known as Primrose-cheeked Amazon Parrot or “loro cariamarillo” (Amazona autumnalis autumnalis) – is endemic to the tropical regions of the Americas, from eastern Mexico south to Ecuador.
The Spot-winged Parrotlets (Touit stictoptera), also known as Emma’s Parrotlets, are endemic to Northwestern South America; Central Colombia and Ecuador, where they can mostly be found along the western slopes of central and eastern Andes in Cauca and Cundinamarca. They also occur in theMacarena Mountains in Meta, probably also in Nari¤o in Colombia, as well … Read more
Australian Parrots comprise 56 species of parrots. Australia’s diverse parrot specie list has created a paradise for parrot lovers in Australia. Below is our complete list of Australian parrots with links to more in-depth and detailed information on each species. Parrot Information … Index of Non-Parrot Bird Species If you can’t see the species you … Read more
Breeding the Maroon-tailed Conure: Maroon-tailed conures are fairly easy to breed; but breeding is more successful in aviaries rather than cages. It’s best to house one pair per flight and it is generally unwise to keep other birds in that aviary, as maroon-bellies may be aggressive towards birds they don’t get along with — potentially … Read more
Identifying and Obtaining the Right Bird for You: Understanding Parrots: Why Parrots Do What They Do Question: Our Parrot seems to do EXACTLY what he is NOT supposed to €¦ is he trying to wind us up? Answer: No, he or she does what comes naturally, but there are things you can do … What … Read more
Color Mutations There are presently at least 32 primary mutations in the Budgerigar Parakeet enabling hundreds of possible secondary mutations (stable combined primary mutations) and color varieties (unstable combined mutations) . Mutations can occur in the … They are divided into two basic series of colors: Each of those 32 primary mutations belonging to either … Read more
The Blue-headed Macaws or Coulon’s Mini-Macaws (Primolius couloni formerly Propyrrhura / Ara couloni) are rare South American macaws that are closely related to the Yellow-collared Mini Macaws (Primolius auricollis) and Illiger’s Mini Macaws (Primolius maracana). This species was named for its striking blue head on an otherwise mostly green body. Until recently, these parrots were … Read more
Clean Food In the wild, the budgerigar selects recently fallen seeds and the seeds at the top of the grass first, because these are the most nutritious. Fresh clean seed is also imperative for a successful breeding season and health in the aviary. This fact can never be overstated. The selection of good feed Poor … Read more
If you want to know about the Average Weight of Amazon Parrots, here at Beauty of Birds you can access the Average Weights of Other Parrot Species.
The Vosmaeri Eclectus (roratus vosmaeri) is native to the islands in Northern and Central Moluccas. The Vosmaeri Parrot can be distinguished from the other subspecies by the different purple coloration, size, and the large amount of yellow throughout the tail.