Scientific Facts Common Name Horned Parakeet Scientific Name Eunymphicus Cornutus Life Span 15-20 years Size 12.5 to 13 inches Habitat Woodlands, humid forests, savannah, and scrublands Country of Origin New Caledonia Physical Description The Horned parakeet was named based on the two black feathers with a red apex that jut out from the head. It […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Plain Parakeet Scientific Name Brotogeris Tirica Life Span 15 years Size 23 centimeters Habitat Trees and bushes, second-growth forestsLowland evergreen forest areasDegraded former forest areas, woodlands, Partially cultivated lands, urban areas, and parks Country of Origin Southern and Eastern Brazil Physical Description Adult Plain Parakeets have an average length of 23 […] More
Scientific Facts Scientific Name Psittacula cyanocephala Mass 66g adult Rank Species Higher Classification Rose ringed parakeet Description The plum-headed parakeet is a large green parrot, 33 cm extended with an end up to 22 cm. The male has a red skull that shades to purple-azure on the posterior of the peak, nape, and cheeks, whereas […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Orange-fronted Parakeet Scientific Name Cyanoramphus malherbi Life Span 10-15 years Size 8.9 inches Habitat Beech forests, subalpine tussockShrubland, short-lived woodland, and savanna Country of Origin South Island, Little Barrier Island, Hen Island, and North Island Physical Description Orange-fronted parakeets are approximately 8.9 inches long and weigh around 80 grams. They are […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Monk Parakeet Scientific Name Myiopsitta Monachus Life Span 6 years in the wild, 15 years in captivity Size 30 centimeters in length Habitat Savannas, gallery forests, gardens, agricultural lands, scrubs, and towns Country of Origin South America Physical Description Monk Parakeets are little, sturdy parrots that measure around 30 centimeters in […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Grey-cheeked Parakeet Scientific Name Brotogeris pyrrhopterus Origin Western Ecuador and northwestern Peru.Developing habitat in the United States specifically in the New York state. Habitat Tropical and subtropical regions.Moist lowland forests, arable land, and shrubland. Diet In the wild, they feed on various seeds, fruits, and vegetables. While in captivity, pelleted feeds, […] More
Scientific Facts Crimson Name Golden-Winged Parakeet Scientific Name Brotogeris chrysoptera Life Span 10+ years Size Medium Habitat Tropical or subtropical forests Country of Origin Amazon basin Physical Description The golden-winged parakeet is a species of parrots that belong in the family Psittacidae. It is a medium-sized bird that has feathers in varying shades of green. […] More
Scientific Facts Scientific Name Psittacula derbiana Phylum Chordata Higher Classification Rose-ringed Parakeets Order Parrot Description Image Source Lord Derby’s parakeets are 45–50 cm (18–20 in) in length and are sexually dimorphic. They have a mostly green plumage over their dorsal surface (i.e., from behind), black lores and lower cheeks, a bluish-purple crown, and pale yellow […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name: Barred Parakeet Scientific Name: Bolborhynchus Lineola Life Span: 10 to 15 years Size: 16 cm length Habitat: Forests and mountains Country of Origin: Mexico, Latin, and South America Image Source Physical Description Barred parakeets are around 16 cm length and weigh around 42 to 52 grams. These birds, when in the […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Alexandrine Parakeet Scientific Name Psittacula eupatria Lifespan 25 – 30 Years Size 22.6 inches (58 cm) Mass 8.75 – 9.1oz. (250 – 260 grams) Habitat Woodland, cultivated areas, city parks, moist and dry forests Distribution Central Asia, India Information & Physical Appearance Image Source The Alexandrine Parakeet (Psittacula eupatria) is also […] More