Image source Scientific Facts Scientific name: Poicephalus robustus Mass: 340 g (Large Adult) Higher classification: Poicephalus Order: Psittaciformes Description The Cape parrot is a short-tailed ascetically big bird with a very big beak used to bang all kinds of hard nuts and fruit seed, particularly those of African yellowwood foliage (Podocarpus spp.). These differences with […] More
Image Source Scientific Facts Common Name: Buff-faced Pygmy Parrot Scientific Name: Micropsitta Pusio Length: About 3.4 inches Clutch Size: 3 eggs Habitat: Subtropical, Tropical Moist Lowland Forest Country of Origin: New Britain, New Guinea Physical Description The Buff-faced pygmy parrot is considered as the smallest species of parrots. They only average about 8 to 10 […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Brown-headed Parrot Scientific Name Poicephalus cryptoxanthus Lifespan 20 – 25 Years Size 22cm (8.6 inches) Body Mass 120-156g (4.2 – 5.4 oz) Habitat Woodland, riparian forests, savanna Distribution Southeastern Africa Information & Physical Appearance Video URL: Embed Code: <iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/YLBZqXK1aUQ” frameborder=”0″ allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture” allowfullscreen></iframe> The Brown-headed […] More
Image Source Scientific Facts Common Name Bronze-winged Parrot Scientific Name Pionus chalcopterus Origin north-western South America, far western Venezuela, western Ecuador, western and central Colombia, and far north-western Peru; it occurs at an altitude of 1400–2400 m in Colombia, 900–1400 m in Venezuela, 800 m in Peru and 1400 m in Ecuador Habitat humid and […] More
Image Source Scientific Facts Common Name: Bourke’s Parrot Scientific Name: Neopsephotus bourkii Life Span: About 10 or more in captivity Size: Seven to eight inches Habitat: Acacia scrubs, cypress, eucalypt woodlands Country of Origin: Spread all over Australia Overview The Bourke’s parrots are from the Neophema family. They are colorful grasskeets from Australia. To owners […] More
Image Source Scientific Facts Common Name: Bluebonnet, eastern Bluebonnet Scientific Name: Northelia haematogaster Life Span: 5 to 8 years Size: Males 28 to 35 cm, females 26 to 32 cm, weight 70 to 100 grams Habitat: Arid and semi-arid zones in Australia, open woodlands, open grassy plains, scrubs, trees, and patches of mallee Country of […] More
Image Source Scientific Facts Common Name: Blue-headed Parrot Scientific Name: Pionus Menstruus Life Span: 40 years in captivity Size: 12 inches in length Habitat: Forests, agricultural areas Country of Origin: South America and Central America Physical Description Blue-headed parrots can be easygoing, comparably reserved parrots. This makes these birds ideal for people who live in […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name: Spix’s Macaw, Little Blue Macaw Scientific Name: Cyanopsitta spixii Life Span: Up to 38 years Weight: 288 to 318 grams Length: 56 centimeters Habitat: Tropical areas, forests, and terrestrial areas that are near streams and rivers Country of Origin: Brazil Physical Description Image Source The plumage of the Spix’s macaws is […] More
Image Source Scientific Facts Common Name: Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot Scientific Name: Loriculus galgulus Life Span: 15-25 years Size: 4-5 inches Habitat: Mangroves and wooded areas Country of Origin: Southern Asia Overview The Blue Crowned Hanging Parrot is not in every corner, but these are popular and prized pets in aviculture. They are unique in […] More