Indian Ringneck Parrot – Classified Parakeet

The Indian Ringneck Parrot is classified as a parakeet. Known also as the Rose-ringed Parakeet, the Indian Ringneck Parrot has a hooked beak, long tail, and moderately small body. Because of these three features, they have been classified as parakeets, even though they are true parrots. Description The Indian Ringneck Parrot is approximately 14 to [...]

Ruppell’s Parrot – Rare in Captivity

The Ruppell’s Parrot is rarely seen in captivity. The Ruppell’s Parrot is said to be an attractive bird, but has been exported from its native southwest Africa only sporadically. It has never been exported in large numbers. Description The Ruppell’s Parrot is approximately 9 inches in length and weighs approximately 4 ounces at maturity. Unlike [...]

Eclectus Parrots – Caring for Them

Caring for Eclectus Parrots can be a joy or a chore. What you and the parrot bring to it will determine how much joy and how much work are entailed. Eclectus Parrot Description Caring for Eclectus Parrots begin by knowing the difference between them. Eclectus Parrots manifest extreme sexual dimorphism. That is, the male and [...]

Senegal Parrot Info and Helpful Tips – Part 1

Suppose you recently acquired two Senegal Parrot babies. You rally know very little about the Senegal Parrot. You know they are pretty, with their bright green and yellow feathers, but you have questions. * Why do Senegal Parrots bite? * Why is my Senegal Parrot screaming? * Will someone please tell me how to care [...]

Senegal Parrot Info and Helpful Tips – Part 2

How to care for Senegal Parrots is the topic we were considering in our last entry. We started by supposing you recently acquired two Senegal Parrot babies. The Senegal Parrot info we are providing is not meant to be exhaustive, but it is a beginning toward knowing how to care for Senegal Parrots. Senegal Parrot [...]

King Parrot – Bright and Sassy!

The King Parrot is a native of eastern Australia – a brightly colored native! Hand reared male King Parrots make good pets. They are amusing and colorful, with bright and cheerful attitudes – sometimes to the extent of being entertainingly sassy. Females are more conservative, both in color and behavior. Description The King Parrot is [...]

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