Yellow Collared Macaw

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

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 was taken care of.

Umbrella Cockatoo is a sweet tempered bid, very docile and gentle. They make great companions because they are almost never aggressive and they are very loyal to their owners. They also form strong connections with all the family members and consider them as part of the

Victoria Crowned Pigeons

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 body is covered in blue feathers and the breast is maroon. They also have red eyes and a lighter shade of blue on the wings and tips of their feathers on the tail.

Like any other bird, The Victoria Crowned Pigeons like to eat many grains, seeds, fruits, and also small invertebrates. In captive The Crowned Pigeons

African Grey Parrot

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

Indian Ringneck Parakeet

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

Sulphur Crested Cockatoos

This bird is also known under the scientific name of Cacatua Galerita and it can be found in Eastern and Northern Australia.

This species has two subspecies: the Lesser and Greater Sulphur Crested Cockatoos. The first subspecies is large, and can grow to about 20 inches from the tail feathers to the beak. Their usual weight is 2 pounds (1kg). Sulpher Crested Cockatoos of the Lesser variety are smaller and usually grow between 13 and 15 inches.

This species is among the ones with the longest life span. If you take good care of them, this species can live to reach an age of 80 years.

If they are hand fed when they are babies, the Sulphur Crested Cockatoos grow to be affectionate and loving birds. If not, they could become really stubborn and noisy. Most of them love to receive attention and to be handled. Before getting one, the potential owners should think if they have the necessary time to dedicate to them and provide them provide the much needed affection. If all its needs are met, the Sulphur Crested Cockatoo can be a great pet that can speak and learn tricks easily.

The Sulpher Crested Cockatoos is mainly known for the beautiful yellow crest on top of the head. Many breeders say is their most beautiful trait. Sulpher Crested Cockatoos are white, and the beak is black.

The birds that live in the wild like to feast on insects, seeds, and grain. The ones kept in captivity must be fed with high quality pellets and seeds. A meal should also contain fresh fruits and vegetables. These types of birds don

Blue Crown Conure

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.

Electus Parrot

Their scientific name is Eclectus roratus and their name depends on the subspecies. They can be called Vosmaeri or Yellow Sided, Blue Bellied or Dusky, or Red Sided, or Solomon Island Eclectus.

They can be found in Australia, Solomon Islands and New Guinea. This bird species can grow between 40 and 50 cm (17 to 20 inches) from the tail feathers to the beak and they live up between 30 and 50 years.

This species is a highly intelligent one that likes to spend time with the owners and they are very friendly. They get sad if for some reason they are left alone and socialization is not part of their daily routine. They have no problem interacting with both human and other types of bird and they are perfect for multiple birds household. Sometimes, they can show some jealousy tendencies and this is why you have to give him the proper amount of time and affection when you bring him home and introduce him into the aviary.

Eclectus are sexually dimorphic so the color of the feathers reveals the sex of the bird. The male Eclectus is green colored, with beaks that are orange and bits of blue and red under their wings. In contrast, the females Eclectus are mostly red, with beaks that are black and markings that are purple on their tails and chests.

The Eclectus has a digestive tract that is specialized, different from a lot of other bird species. That’s why their nutrition has to contain both fibers but also vegetables, fresh fruits, and carbohydrates from pasta that is cooked. Be careful about giving seeds and pellets. Do that with moderation because of the mixes which contain artificial dyes and other artificial substances. By giving the Eclectus the wrong type of food you could cause him to loose its beautiful color!

These birds need a lot of space to exercise. These birds should have enough room to a big play stand if it’s possible, and an area that is safe for birds. They love to explore and climb and you will be amazed of how active they can be. The exercise will help the Eclectus keep its mental and physical health. Allow him the time to exercise and you will have a happy pet.

An Eclectus is all the time impressive. Its color is eye-catching, and they are intelligent and sociable. The Eclectus birds are captivating that make for great pets. Their talking ability, beautiful colors, and great personalities have made them win a lot of points in the heart of the owners and breeders and they are very popular.

They appreciate companionship, especially human and a person who wants to adopt an Eclectus needs to think if they have the needed time to spend with the pet. Because these birds are so clever, they are extremely sensitive, so they can become stressed easily if they begin to feel unwanted or neglected.

Some breeders even say that the boys Eclectus are a bit more agreeable and trainable than the girls. But this could be an advantage for people who don

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