The Galah. Boy, this parrot sure is cute. Also known as the rose-breasted cockatoo, this pink, lovable bird could soften even the toughest of hearts. I have vivid memories of visiting my local pet shop and being drawn to the Galah cages. They just oozed love. They would turn on the charm for any person […]
Hawk-Headed Parrot
The hawk-headed parrot is an extremely unique and unusual parrot. It is the only member of the Genus Deroptyus. There are two subspecies, The Brazilian Deroptyus accipitrinus fuscifrons, from the lower Amazon basin and the Guiana hawk-head, Deroptyus accipitrinus from tropical northern South America. Hawk-heads stand alone in the world of parrots. This genus is […]
Mexican Red Headed or Red Lored Amazon
The photo is of a Mexican Red Headed or Red Lored Amazon. While many are companion birds, they are considered endangered in the wild. Mexican Red-Headed Parrots require a lot of space and love to play, so make sure you have the room ready for them to romp around. When shopping for a cage for […]
The Crazy Caique
Caique – Strange name for a parrot isn’t it. The correct pronunciation of Caique is: “ky-eek” or “kah-eek.” Yes, this word also means a sailing vessel and darned if we know what that has to do with birds (not to be confused with Kayak). They are intelligent, curious, stubborn, affectionate, fearless and devoted. They are […]
The Derbyan Parakeet
The Derbyan Parakeet (Parrot) is an absolutely gorgeous bird with its many shades of violet and blue standing out from the striking black collar and multi-green colors of its main body. Derbyans make excellent companions when only one is chosen, because they are naturally shy and prefer the company of other birds, if given a […]
Ruby Macaw
Ruby Macaws are a hybrid cross between a Scarlet Macaw and a Green-winged Macaw and are simply gorgeous. Hybrids are usually bred for color rather than personality, so their characteristics can be uncertain. The Ruby Macaw first reminds us of a Green-winged Macaw, but is distinguished by the bright yellow and orange feathers scattered across […]
Black Capped Lory
The Black Capped Lory is a medium sized stocky bird with a short, slightly rounded tail. It is the second largest of the Lories. These birds typically form very strong bonds with there owners, a characteristic consistent with their wild habits of bonding only to one or two other birds. The Black Capped Lory is […]
Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo
The Major Mitchell’s or Leadbeater’s Cockatoo is often kept as a pet bird, but; unfortunately, it is one of the less suitable and more expensive pet cockatoo’s that can be chosen as a pet. They are a joy when they are young and hand-raised; but, they often become aggressive as they mature, and many end […]