Scientific Facts Common Name Budgerigar, budgie, parakeet Scientific Name Melopsittacus undulatus Life Span 5 to 10 years Size 18 cm long, 30 to 40 grams in weight Habitat Dry areas Country of Origin Australia Physical Description Image Source The budgerigar is also known as the American English parakeet and has a cute nickname budgie. It […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Blue-winged Grass-Parakeet, Blue-banded ParrotGrass-Parakeet, Grass Parrot, Hobart Ground Parrot Scientific Name Neophema chrysostoma Size 21cm (8.2 in) Life Span 10-15 yrs Habitat -a varied range of habitats including savanna woodland, grasslands-orchards, forest clearings, farmland, coastal marshland-dune systems, heath, saltbush, mallee, mulga, and other open areas. Country of Origin Australia Image […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name White Winged Parakeet Scientific Name Brotogeris versicolurus Origin Amazon River that has a basin from the southeast part of Colombia to Brazil Habitat Savannahs, open forests, river islands, and seasonally flooded forests Diet Germinated seeds of plants, fruits and vegetables, fresh fruits, edible flowers, grains, and pelleted seeds Size and Weight […] More
Scientific Facts Crimson Name Yellow Chevroned Parakeet Scientific Name Brotogeris chiriri Life Span Not recorded Size 20 to 25 cm Habitat Rainforests Country of Origin South America Physical Description Image Source The yellow-chevroned parakeet is a lovely bird that is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It is found in the south of […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Ringneck Parakeet Scientific Name Psittacula krameri Lifespan 15 – 30+ Years Size 15.6 inches (40cm) Mass 4.1 – 5.0oz. (116 – 140 grams) Habitat Grassland, savanna, forest, shrublandartificial and terrestrial wetlands Native Range South Asia and Africa Information & Physical Appearance The Ringneck Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) is a medium-sized parrot classified […] More
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