Scientific Facts Common Name Maroon-bellied Conure Scientific Name Pyrrhura frontalis Origin Northern Argentina, Southeastern Brazil and extended their range up to Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, South America and Eastern tip of Bolivia Habitat Dense forests, local woodlands, and wetland habitats. They are usually seen together in flocks of 12 especially if they are on urban parks […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Red Siskin Scientific Name Spinus cucullatus Lifespan 4 – 8 Years Size 3.9 inches Mass 9 grams Habitat Forest edges, grasslands with shrubs and trees, open country Range Northern South America Information & Physical Appearance Image Source Scientifically referred to as Spinus cucullatus, the red siskin is a small-sized, vividly colored […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Little Corella Scientific Name Cacatua sanguinea Origin Northern Australia and Southern New Guinea. They can also be found in urban areas like Canberra, Sydney, and Brisbane. They can also be found in several farmlands of New South Wales and Queensland Habitat Agricultural sites where seeding and grasses are found and along […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Golden Conure Scientific Name Guaruba Guarouba, formerly Aratinga Guarouba Origin Northeastern Brazil and within Tapajos, lower Xingu and Tocantins in the south to northern Brazil, state of Para Habitat at around 174,000 km2 above sea level; During the non-breeding season, they occupy tall trees while during the breeding season, they are […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Eurasian Siskin Scientific Name Spinus spinus Lifespan 13 Years Size 4.3 – 4.9 inches Mass 0.35 – 0.63 oz. Habitat Coniferous and mixed woodland Range Europe, Asia, north of Africa Information & Physical Appearance Image Source Scientifically referred to as Spinus spinus, the Eurasian siskin is a small-sized passerine bird. It belongs […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name: Green-cheeked conure, green-cheeked parakeet, green-cheeked parrot, yellow-sided conure Scientific Name: Pyrrhura molinae Life Span: More than 30 years (in captivity) Size: 10 inches long Habitat: Forests and woodlands Country of Origin: Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina Physical Description Image Source The green-cheeked conure is a type of small parrot that lives […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Galah Scientific Name Eolophus roseicapilla Lifespan 25 – 40 Years Size 13.6 – 14 inches (35 – 36cm) Body Mass 9.5 – 14oz. (270 – 400grams) Habitat Savanna, cultivated areas, woodland Range Mainland Australia Information & Physical Appearance Image Source The Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla) is a member of the order Psittaciformes, […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Eurasian Bullfinch Scientific Name Pyrrhula pyrrhula Lifespan 12 Years Size 15 – 17 cm. Mass 23 – 24 grams Habitat Mixed and coniferous woodlands, gardens, parklands, orchards Range Temperate Asia, Europe Information & Physical Description Image Source Scientifically referred to as Pyrrhula pyrrhula, the Eurasian bullfinch is also known as common […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Patagonian Conure Scientific Name Origin In the big parts of Argentina. They still have small populations in Chile, and some migrate to Uruguay especially during the winter season, or sometimes they are even brought to the Falkland Islands due to the strong westerly winds Habitat They prefer to nest in inside […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name: Blue-throated conure Scientific Name: Pyrrhura cruentata Life Span: 15 to 25 years Size: 11.7 inches Habitat: Rainforests and forest edges Country of Origin: Brazil Physical Description Image Source This bird is a unique-looking conure. It is one of the most colorful birds on Earth that makes it highly interesting. The blue-throated […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name European goldfinch Scientific Name Carduelis carduelis Lifespan 8 – 12 Years Size 4.7 – 5.1 inches Mass 0.49 – 0.67 oz. Habitat Partially wooded, open lowlands; parks, grasslands Origin Western Asia, Europe, North Africa Information & Physical Description Image Source It was all the way back in 1555 when the European […] More
Scientific Name Common Name Nanday Conure Scientific Name Aratinga Monday Origin Southeast Bolivia, South America, southwest Brazil, northern Argentina, central Paraguay, northern Argentina. To further increase their territory, their populations are scattered through San Antonio, Texas, Los Angeles, California, and in several areas of Florida Habitat Tropical and wetland environment. They mostly thrive in the […] More