Related Web Resources: Macaw Information … Photos of the Different Macaw Species for Identification … Common Health Problems / Diseases … Macaw Diet / Nutrition Hybrid crosses occurred in captivity where different species of macaws were allowed, or intentionally set up, to interbreed. More than 35 different macaw hybrids occurred … First Generation (F1) Hybrids: ~15 … Read more
Rosellas Information … Index of Rosella Species … Photos of the Different Rosella Species for Identification Rosellas are easy to breed; and they are generally hardy. Provided they have been properly acclimatized, they can withstand colder temperatures. Some heat source may need to be provided when weather conditions are extraordinarily cold. A roosting box will … Read more
This hanging parrot is known by myriad names, such as Great Hanging Parrots, Black-billed Hanging-Parrot, Maroon-rumped Hanging-Parrots and, finally, Large Sulawesi Hanging-Parrots. Mostly it’s called the Sulawesi or Celebes Hanging Parrot (Loriculus stigmatus). As this name suggests, this hanging parrot is endemic to Sulawesi (formerly known as Celebes) – part of the Maluku island group, … Read more
Lories and Lorikeets: Overview (Naming, Range and The Banded Lory (Pseudeos fuscata or Pseudeos fuscatais) from Indonesia and Papua New Guinea – is more commonly known as Dusky Lory. Please visit the Dusky Lory’s Species page for more information and photos. Please Note: The articles or images on this page are the … Read more
The Lesser Vasa Parrot or Black Parrot (Coracopsis nigra) is one of two species of vasa parrots, the other being the Greater Vasa Parrot (C. vasa). The race C. n. barklyi, of The Seychelles, is sometimes split as a separate species, the Seychelles Black Parrot. Vasas as Pets Breeding the Vasa Parrot Distribution / Habitat: … Read more
The Duyvenbode’s Lory or Brown Lory (Chalcopsitta duyvenbodei) is endangered in its natural habitats in the north-western New Guinea, Western New Guinea, East Aitape Area, and the territory of New Guinea. They are reported to congregate in flocks on flowering trees with other species and are seen most often flying in pairs or groups of … Read more
The Crimson Rosellas (Platycercus elegans) are native to east and southeast Australia. They make strikingly beautiful and quiet aviary occupants, and are popular as pets as well.
The Mulga Parrots (Psephotus varius) are also commonly called Many-colored Parrots. They are endemic to the arid mulga scrublands and lightly timbered grasslands in the interior of southern Australia.
The Meyer’s Parrots or Brown Parrots (Poicephalus meyeri) have gained popularity as pets for a variety of reasons …. Meyer’s Parrot: Description, Sub-species and Natural Range … Breeding Meyer’s Parrots Suitability as Pets A well-socialized Meyer’s Parrot generally has a sweet personality – quite similar to that of the popular, and generally better known Senegal … Read more
The Australian Ringneck (Barnardius zonarius) is a parrot native to all mainland Australian states. Four sub-species have been identified. Side-by-side comparison of the Australian Ringneck Races. Mallee Ringnecks and Conclurry Parrots are found in arid eastern Northern Territory, north-western Queensland and inland eastern Australia. Port Lincoln and Twenty-eight Parrots are found central and western arid … Read more