Image Source Scientific Facts Common Name Thick-billed Parrot Scientific Name Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha Size 38 – 43 cm Life Span 40 years Habitat Temperate conifer and mature pine-oak forests Country of Origin Mexico Physical Description Averaged-sized parrot. Mirrors short macaw in body form and beak size, with moderately long, keen plumes and a long, spiked tail […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name: Swift Parrot Scientific Name: Lathamus Discolor Life Span: 15 years Size: 25 centimeters (9.75 in.) Habitat: Forested areas and woodlands Country of Origin: Australia Overview The Swift Lory is small yet is known for its rapid flight. They spend their winter in Australia’s south-eastern part before they breed in Tasmania during […] More
Image Source Scientific Facts Common Name: Senegal Parrot Scientific Name: Poicephalus Senegalus Life Span: 30+ years Size: About 9 inches Habitat: Open woodland and Savanna Captive Status: Least Concern Housing: Spacious enclosure Nest Box Size: 36” x 26” x 48” Clutch Size: 3 to 4 eggs Incubation Time: 27 to 28 days Fledging Age: 3 […] More
Image Source Scientific Facts Common Name: Singing Parrot Scientific Name: Geoffroyus heteroclitus Life Span: – Size: 10 inches and 6.8 oz Habitat: Subtropical and tropical lowland forests Country of Origin: The Bismarck Archipelago and Bougainville Island in Papua, New Guinea Singing Parrot Information The Singing Parrot or the Song Parrot is a type of parrot […] More
Image Source Scientific facts Scientific name Neophema splendida Animalia Animalia Class Aves Phylum Chordata Description The scarlet-chested parrot with the scientific name of Neophema splendida recognized interchangeably as a scarlet-breasted parrot, as well as an orange-throated parrot and even splendid parrot, is a parrot widespread to central South Australia as well as in internal southern […] More
Image Source Scientific Facts Common Name Regent Parakeets or Regent Parrots Scientific Name Polytelis Anthopeplus Size 40 – 45 Cm Life Span 25 Years Habitat riparian river redgum habitats, mallee scrub areas, box woodland with cypress pine, orchards and vineyards Country of Origin Australia Even though they are not frequently viewed around, Regent parrots are […] More
Image Source Scientific Facts Common Name: Red-Rumped Parrot Scientific Name: Psephotus haematonotus Life Span: 15-32 years Size: 11 inches Habitat: Grasslands and farmlands Country of Origin: South-eastern and other parts of Australia Overview This Red Rump Parakeet is also called the Red-rumped Parrot, Grass parrot, Ground Parrot, or the Green Leek. This is just one […] More
Image Source Scientific Facts Common Name Red-bellied Parrot Scientific Name Poicephalus rufiventris Lifespan 20 – 25 Years Size 8.6 inches (22cm) Body Mass 4 – 5oz. (113 – 142grams) Habitat Semi-arid vegetation Range Somalia, Ethiopia, Tanzania Information & Physical Appearance The Red-bellied Parrot is scientifically referred to as Poicephalus rufiventris. Poicephalus rufiventris is classified in […] More