Image Source Scientific Facts Common Name Jardine’s Parrot Scientific Name Poicephalus gulielmi Lifespan Up to 30 Years Size 10.9 inches (28cm) Body Mass 7 – 8oz. (220 – 227grams) Habitat Lowland rainforest, primary Juniperus forest, primary Podocarpus forest, coffee plantations Distribution Africa Information & Physical Appearance The Jardine’s Parrot is scientifically known as Poicephalus gulielmi. […] More
Scientific Facts Scientific name: Loxops caeruleirostris Phylum: Chordata Higher classification: Loxops Order: Passerine Conservation status: Critically Endangered Description The ʻakekeʻe is a greenish-creamy bird with a dark mask around the eye (particularly protuberant in the male) besides a bluish bill, different the ʻakepa, which is typically red, canary-yellow or carroty, deprived of black, besides, has […] More
Image Source Scientific Facts Common Name Grey-headed / Madagascar Lovebird Scientific Name Agapornis canus Size 13 centimeters Life Span 10 – 20 years Habitat Forest edges and clearings, wooded (e.g., Medemia palm) savanna, scrub, and degraded forest. Country of Origin Madagascar Possibly since its modest pigmentation can’t contend with the bright feathers of the more […] More
Image Source Scientific Facts Common Name Fischer’s Lovebird, Fischer Love Bird, Fisher Lovebird Scientific Name Agapornis Fischeri Size 6 inches Life Span 10 – 20 years. Habitat Grasslands and savannah Country of Origin Central Africa Fischer’s lovebird has a fairly attractive character though he might not occur as famous as the more prevalent peach-faced lovebird. […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name: Blue Lorikeet Scientific Name: Vini peruviana Life Span: 15 to 20 years in captivity Size: 18 centimeters Habitat: Woodlands and coconut plantations Country of Origin: Islands of French Polynesia Overview Image Source Lorikeets are the clowns. Similar to a clown, they have a bright red beak. They are noisy and mischievous, […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name: Rainbow Lorikeet Scientific Name: Trichoglossus moluccanus Life Span: 30 years in captivity Size: 15 inches Habitat: Woodland and Rainforests Country of Origin: Indonesia and Australia Overview Image Source Rainbow lorry or rainbow lorikeet has 22 subspecies is one of the most beautiful bird pets available. It needs more time and attention […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name: Ultramarine Lorikeet Scientific Name: Vini ultramarina Life Span: 20 to 30 years Size: 7 inches Habitat: Coconut plantations, woodlands, and tropical forest Country of Origin: Marquesas Island, French Polynesia Overview Lorikeets are smaller parrots that are more colorful than other parrots. Their beaks are not large. As pets, they can learn […] More
Image Source Scientific Facts Common Name: Grey Parrot/African Grey Parrot Scientific Name: Psittacus Erithacus Life Span: 40 to 60 years Size: Medium Habitat: Savannas, woodland, coastal mangroves Captive Status: Threatened Housing: Indoor cage Nest Box Size: 4 ft. x 3 ft. x 3 ft. (minimum) Clutch Size: 2 to 4 eggs Incubation Time: About 30 […] More
Image Source Scientific Facts Crimson Name: Hawk-Headed Parrot, red – fan parrot Scientific Name: Deroptyus accipitrinus Life Span: Up to 40 years in captivity Size: Medium Habitat: Rainforest Country of Origin: Amazon rainforest Physical Description The hawk-headed parrot is one of the rarest parrot species and also one of the most unusual looking. It is […] More
Image Source Scientific Facts Common Name: Great Green Macaw, Buffon’s Macaw, Grand Miltary Macaw, Grand Green Macaw, Guayaquil Green Macaw Scientific Name: Ara ambiguus Life Span: Up to 60 years Weight: 1,300 grams Length: 30 to 33 inches Habitat: Tropical rainforests Country of Origin: Central America Physical Description The Great Green macaws got their names […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name: Great-billed Parrot, Moluccan parrot, island parrot Scientific Name: Tanygnathus megalorynchos Life Span: 10 to 12 years Size: 16 inches Habitat: Forest, woodlands, and mangroves Country of Origin: Southeast Asian islands of Maluku, Talaud, Sangir, Raja Ampat, Sarangani, and Lesser Sundas Physical Description Image Source The great-billed parrot or the Moluccan parrot […] More
Image Source Scientific Facts Common Name: Chestnut-fronted Macaw, Brazilian green macaw, Severe macaw Scientific Name: Ara severus Life Span: Up to 30 years Weight: 10.7 to 13.5 ounces Length: 15 to 20 inches Habitat: Farmlands and forests Country of Origin: Brazil, Panama, Bolivia Physical Description The Chestnut-fronted macaws mostly have a shimmery dark green with […] More