Concise Overview Of Popular Beloved Pet Birds Species
November 15, 2009 by fts
Filed under Bird Breeds
When you decide to adopt birds as pet require many elements that you have to accommodate when you choose to become a pet owner. You must be able to place to the responsibilities and allot the right time and money to make sure that your pets will always be at the top of their game. [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Yellow Collared Macaw
May 7, 2009 by admin
Filed under Bird Breeds
The Yellow Collared Macaw is also known as the Yellow Naped Macaw or Golden Collared Macaw and can be found in South American countries like Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina.
The Yellow Collared Macaw is one of the smallest Macaws and breeders call it
Umbrella Cockatoo
May 6, 2009 by admin
Filed under Bird Breeds
The Umbrella Cockatoo is also known as the White Cockatoo and has the scientific name of Cacatua alba. It can be found mostly in Indonesia.
These birds grow to around 24 inches in length from the beak to the tail feathers.
Their lifespan is sometimes even 80 years old or more. It depends on how well it [...]
Victoria Crowned Pigeons
May 5, 2009 by admin
Filed under Bird Breeds
The Victoria Crowned Pigeons are the biggest pigeons. They reach lengths between 28 and 30 inches from head to tail feathers.
This bird species lives almost 25 years in captivity.
The Crowned Pigeons are tolerant birds, very intelligent and affectionate. They like to spend time with other bird species and they are easy to train and tame.
The [...]
African Grey Parrot
May 1, 2009 by admin
Filed under Bird Breeds
Also known as the Timneh African Grey or the Congo Afican Grey, this bird originates in Africa, just like the name suggests.
These birds are considered to be large birds. They grow to about 12, 13 inches from beak to tail feathers and this is why they need a lot of space to exercise and play.
The [...]
Whydahs
April 19, 2009 by admin
Filed under Bird Breeds
Whydahs are ideal subjects for housing with weavers or birds of a similar size. Because whydahs are among the largest and more aggressive species of finches, do not house them with birds of smaller or weaker species, such as smaller waxbills.
Keep them in a large well-planted aviary, since they must have adequate room to exercise [...]
Scarlet Macaws
April 19, 2009 by admin
Filed under Bird Breeds
The Scarlet Macaw can be found in South America and Mexico and they can get to a length of 90cm (35 inches) and a weight of 2-3 pounds. When they are kept captive their life can get up to 80 years.
These birds are very intelligent. This is why they tend to get bored easily. They [...]
Sun Conures
April 18, 2009 by admin
Filed under Bird Breeds
The Sun Conure can be found in countries from South America, like Venezuela or Brazil. Their length can get to 30 cm (12 inches) from the tail to the beak. Their life expectancy is around 30 years.
With the right amount of attention, Sun Conures can become loving birds. They are very easy to handle and [...]
Senegal Parrots
April 18, 2009 by admin
Filed under Bird Breeds
The Senegal Parrots can be found in West Africa, in the woodlands. Their length is around 25cm (10 inches) and they can get to be 50 years old.
The Senegals who are handfed, are quite amazing pets. They are colorful and very comical. They love to entertain the audience and they are able to talk and [...]
Indian Ringneck Parakeet
April 18, 2009 by admin
Filed under Bird Breeds
The Indian Ringneck Parakeet is also known as the Rose Ringed Parrot and it can be found in India, Asia. Their maximum length is 40cm (16 inches) from the tail feathers to the beak. In most cases, these parrots will have a lifespan of 25 to 30 years, but in some cases they will get [...]
Read the rest of this entry »