African Grey Parrot

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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 African Greys live for many years if they are taken care of. Their average life span is up to 50 years. Sometimes, rare specimens sometimes live to be 75 years old.

Many breeders say that the African Greys are extremely clever and very affectionate to their owners and all the family members. They get very sweet if they receive the right amount of attention and love. But if they are neglected, they get bored and can become unsociable and have a destructive behavior.

The name says everything about this bird

Scarlet Macaws

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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 need daily socialization so that they stay tame. Also, they need many toys to chew on them and play with. If you manage to hand feed your Scarlet Macaws he can turn out to be quite affectionate and loving. Another important aspect is that these birds are sometimes noisy.

The Scarlets are the most colorful of the Macaws. They are vivid red with a bright blue and yellow wings ending.

In captivity, the Scarlets require a health diet made of a large gamma of fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, and other bird-safe goodies.

These big and loving birds love to exercise. They are quite playful and they love to stretch their muscles. Macaws should be allowed to exercise at least 2 hours a day. Also they should have many toys to chew on and exercise the jaw muscles.

These birds make beautiful companions. They love human presence, are beautiful and intelligent and have a great personality. For many years, The Scarlet Macaws have been the most popular specie around bird owners.

The first thing you will notice when looking at a Scarlet’ Macaw is the beautiful feathers. But it is the personality that will make you fall in love with them. The Scarlets are confident and friendly, and they learn tricks quite easily and even develop ca vocabulary of about 5 to10 words.

While these birds have many great features, they are not just for everybody. The breeders recommend them to attentive, experienced owners who have the time and patience to train them properly. This is because sometimes, the Scarlet Macaws can be aggressive and destructive if they are not tamed and socialized. In order to maintain the bond between bird and owner, they need to be monitored and receive daily attention.

Also, you should be aware that Scarlets can be extremely loud. This could be difficult for people living in small apartments or condos.

But besides all this, owners say that Scarlets are worth all the effort because they are sweet and have a great loving personality. Before you think about adopting this type of bird, contact a few breeders and let them show you some birds and give you a few pointers. Also, don

Indian Ringneck Parakeet

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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 to 50 years old.

Many people say that the Indian Ringneck has a bad reputation of being hard to tame. But that is not all the time true. The fact is that these types of parrots get bored quite easily and in order to entertain themselves, they could engage in destructive behavior.

In adolescence they sometimes have a bluffing stage and some owners find that hard to manage. But Ringnecks that are given a lot of attention, are often handled and properly cared for are generally sweet and loving birds with great personality that bring joy to their owners.

Ringnecks have tones of green, bright yellow, blue and albino. They are also dimorphic, which means that the sex of the parrot can be determined by observing its color. The females have a slight darkening around their necks and are very beautiful. The males have deep red beaks, black marking on the face and three bands of color around the neck.

The diet of a Wild Indian Ringnecks is normally formed of vegetables, fruits, sometimes berries, nuts and seeds. In captivity, the birds must eat high quality pellets and many fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, don

Blue and Gold Macaws

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Known under the scientific name of Ara ararauna, the Gold and Blue Macaws are also known as Blue and Gold or Blue and Yellow Macaw. They can usually be found in forest or swamp areas from South America. They can reach a length of 80cm (33 inches), from the tail to the beak. Their lifespan can reach 60 years.

These large birds are very intelligent and sociable but very capable of extremely loud vocalizations. This is why the owners must be well informed, dedicated, and very responsible. Breeders don

Blue Crown Conure

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Aratinga Acuticaudata is the scientific name of the Blue Crown Conure and they’re also known as Sharp Tailed Conure or Blue Crowned Conure.

Blue Crown Conures can be found in some regions of central South America. They can live up to 30 years when they are well taken care of. In most cases, Blue Crown Conure will get to a length of about 30cm (12 inches).

This type of bird, the Blue Crowns, is known to be a gentle, intelligent and very playful creature. Most of the times the Blue Crowns Conures are extremely energetic and active, they like to play and exercise and sometimes display a destructive behavior. This is why owners need to mentally stimulate and sometimes train them a little.

The color of Blue Crown Conures is usually a deep green, with tail feathers that are red and blue feathers on the face and head. The eye rings are white and the beak is horn colored.

The savage Blue Crown Conures that can be found in the wild like to have a diet rich in vegetables, fresh fruits, berries, nuts and sometimes even grain. The same diet can be applied in captivity, as an adequate and balanced nutrition is extremely important.

Because the Blue Crown Conures are highly energetic, playing with them is very important and the time spent outside the cage is very valuable. Specialists say that these types of birds should have a minimum of two hours daily outside of the cage to play and exercise. Besides that, the Blue Crown Conures love to be surrounded by toys as they like to exercise the jaw muscles and chew on them.

It was just until the movie “Paulie” was released, about a little girl and her talking parrot, that Blue Crown Conures have come to light as a species. Until this movie was launched, the Blue Crown Conures were a very well kept secret.

At this moment, many houses are improved by the beautiful, intelligent and gentle Blue Crown Conures. These birds are known to socialize well with people. Some people say that Blue Crowns are among the species that is the most quiet conure. But they are able to screech and scream, and they can be very vocal when they wake up and before they go to sleep. That’s why a lot of people don’t think they can be good apartment birds. They are also known to be gifted talkers and they have the capacity to learn a group of words and short phrases.

Before you try to get a Blue Crown Conure, you should get into contact with a local breeder. Get an appointment with them and find what the best birds are. Talk to him and set up an appointment. He could show you the available birds and tell you about their behavior. This way you will choose the one to fit your personality.