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[…]gorging on pine cones before migrating south to breed. Last observed in the USA around 1935, the Thick-Billed Parrot ranged from Mexico to Venezuela, but is now largely confined to the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains in northern Mexico. Brilliant green with a bright red forehead and wing curve, Thick-Billed Parrots […]
[…]Species Act since the law’s inception in 1973! Help for the US’s Last Native Parrot? The Thick Billed Parrot is the only remaining Psittacine native to the US Mainland. The other, the Carolina Parakeet, was hunted to extinction in the early 1900’s. With less than 3,000 individuals surviving in the […]
[…]as a very effective digging tool, and allows the corella to take seeds and other more typical parrot foods as well. Range and Habitat The 2 subspecies of long-billed corella live widely separated from one another, and are restricted in distribution to extreme southeast and southwest Australia. Their ranges have […]
[…]evidence indicating that Ivory-Bills may survive in those states as well. The Cuban Ivory-Billed Woodpecker, considered by some to be a subspecies of the North American, has not been sighted since 1987. The Recovery Plan Once found in 13 states in the south-central and southern USA, this largest of all […]
[…]habituated to their new surroundings, Firefinches may nest in either cages or aviaries. A thick, low-growing shrub will usually be chosen outdoors, while a nest box is essential if the pair if kept in a cage. They construct a complex, dome-shaped nest with a side opening and do not tolerate […]
[…]Six parrot species are indigenous to Mexico, being found nowhere else in the world. Mexico’s Thick-Billed Parrot, whose numbers have been reduced to less than 2,000, is the only parrot that naturally occurs on the US mainland (“occurred” is actually more accurate, please see article below). Worldwide, 64 parrot species […]
[…]difference in feather color by age 30 days, and fledge in 6-7 weeks. Interestingly, captive Spot-Billed Toucanets have reared abandoned Green Aracari chicks. Further Reading Spot-Billed Toucanet natural history and a recording of their calls Video of a gorgeous wild specimen Keeping the Collared Aracari Toucan species list and […]
[…]or CC-BY-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons Red-billed Queleas in Thorny Scrub by Frédéric SALEIN from Toulouse, France (Red-billed queleas Uploaded by Snowmanradio) [CC-BY-SA-2.0 (www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons Flock of Red Billed Quelea image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Alastair […]
[…]voyage (please see article below). The sole Psittacine living on the US mainland is the endangered thick billed-parrot (Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha). Our only other native parrot, the Carolina parakeet, was hunted to extinction by the early 1900’s. People unaware of this species plight are sometimes confused by all the concern…after all, […]
[…]This is a mistake, although understandable, as only a few of us become fortunate enough to observe parrots in the wild. The monk parrot, however, offers those of us living in the northeastern USA a chance to glimpse parrot life in the “wild”, as the species has been established here […]
Please see Part I of this article for additional information. Natural History Ranging from the southern Himalayas to eastern China and south into Myanmar, Pekin robins are largely birds of high-altitudes. They frequent forest underbrush and clearings on mountainsides, and are rarely seen out in the open. They will also forage […]
[…](very good!) Long-Billed Corella: notes from a breeder Goffin’s Cockatoo Care The Long-Billed Corella Long-billed Corella image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Brett Donald Western Corella image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by D.Gordon E. Robertson Corellas Feeding image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by […]
[…]which hail from South Asia, fare less well in NYC but still manage to hold on in small numbers. Thick-Billed Parrots once foraged on snow-capped mountains in Arizona and elsewhere in the American Southwest, shocking early explorers with their “tropical plumage”. The species is now following in the footsteps of […]
Four species of Cardinal native to South America – the Red Crested, Dominican (Pope), Yellow-Billed and Yellow (Green) – are well-established in private aviculture, and, unlike the red Northern Cardinal, all may be legally kept in the USA. Colorful, hardy and with a melodious voice, South American Cardinals make a […]
[…]only in the northern Philippines, and seem unrelated to other songbirds. They stay mostly to thick brush and forest undergrowth, and are believed capable only of weak flight. The newly-discovered species is, like the others, a master ventriloquist…locating one by voice alone is said to be impossible. Much remains to […]
[…]kept in outdoor aviaries for at least part of the year. They fly rather than climb about as do parrots, and cannot usually be released for exercise, and so do not adapt readily to confined quarters. You can read more about the care and natural history of Pekin robins, […]
[…]species, including the Military, Scarlet, Blue-Headed, Great Green and Hyacinth Macaws, the Yellow-Billed and Red-Crowned Parrots and the Grey-Cheeked Parakeet. Of these, only the 3 cockatoos listed above and the Crimson Shining Parrot were selected by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as warranting further consideration. Cockatoos Protected; Further Information Sought […]
[…]living monk parrots. Interesting articles concerning Brooklyn College’s studies of free living parrots are posted […]
[…]use – burning off brush in some habitats while suppressing natural fires in others, threatens parrots in both categories. Night, Princess, Golden-shouldered and Orange-bellied Parrots have declined radically due to changes in fire frequency. Islands of the Southwest Pacific While logging is a grave concern on the Solomon Islands and […]
[…]always be kept in such situations (on the positive side, Cockatoos often get along well with other parrots, including lovebirds and other small species). Housing Considerations Cockatoos are extremely active and need a very large cage or outdoor aviary. The degeneration of powder-down feathers forms a fine, powdery “dust” that […]
[…]in the wild population. Image referenced from Wikipedia and originally posted by Stavenn. Yellow-Billed Amazon, A. collaria and Black-Billed Amazon, A. agilis Jamaica’s only 2 parrot species are both highly endangered. Neither was very well-known in US collections until comparatively recent times – the yellow-billed being first bred in 1963 and […]
[…]enclosures. White Eyed Conure, A. leucopthalmus Often described as “watchful”, this large, thick-billed conure is not a bird for the inexperienced aviculturist. Nesting pairs are known for their habit of attacking anyone, even well-liked individuals, who approaches their aviary during the breeding season. Further Reading Two of the world’s most […]
[…]offered on a tray was rejected, as were similar (well, similar to me!) grass species. The Red-Billed Quelea is believed to be the world’s most abundant bird…a single flock may number over a million individuals. Parasitic Whydahs Whydahs lay their eggs in the nests of Waxbills and provide no parental […]
[…]labored, open-mouthed breathing. Further Reading Nutriberries and Pellets: Improving Your Parrot’s Diet Parrot Health: Labored Breathing and Respiratory […]
[…]possibly, for life, and may breed in large indoor flight cages or outdoor aviaries. Due to their thickset bodies, bullfinches may also be housed in most parrot cages, an option that allows us to provide ample room for pairs kept indoors. Although their thick bills might seem to indicate a […]
[…]acrobatic and curious ways, free-ranging caiques should be supervised or only trusted in a “parrot-proofed” room. Caiques, unlike many parrots, prefer to roost within an enclosed space, and should be provided with a suitably sized nest box for night-time use. Feeding Caiques are unusual among parrots in favoring live insects. […]
[…]must be provided each day, with variety being vital. Mealworms and waxworms are too thick-skinned, but 10 day old and ½ inch crickets will be accepted. Tiny flies, moths, gnats, aphids and other invertebrates are essential for good health and critical for pairs with chicks – I’ve always maintained insect […]
[…]on that and to release you. This is best accomplished by tilting the hand or object upon which the parrot is perched (note: do not tilt your hand if the parrot is biting the hand upon which it sits). Tools When working closely with birds likely to latch onto me, […]
[…]and to keep the animals occupied with stimulating activities. Much the same is true for pet parrots. The training process itself also helps to forge a bond between the parrot and its owner. The First Trick As a first trick, I highly recommend teaching your parrot to “shake hands”. This […]
[…]protecting their cage or larger area from intrusions by all except their favorite person. Natural Parrot Instincts It is important to bear in mind that bonding in parrots is a deeply ingrained instinct – one that you may be able to manage but which cannot be eliminated. Wild parrots of […]
[…]of Free-Living Waxbills and Grassfinches Building a Termite Trap Breeding Mealworms Red-billed Firefinch image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Tom […]
[…] NonPareil Finch image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Chaval BR Fiji Parrot Finch image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Aviceda Blue-faced Parrot Finch image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by […]
[…]lower jaw crushes it. The tongue assists in peeling the shell. Finch bills may be thin, long, thick, or rounded, depending upon the specific types of seeds that are taken. Such specialization allows several species to co-exist within the same habitat. The beaks of Crossbills do just that – the […]
[…]of the average 3-year-old child! An interesting video on flock dynamics is posted here. Red billed Quelea Flock image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Alastair Rae and Sabine’s […]
[…]be down and its stance may appear “relaxed”. Further Reading Please check out the book The Parrot Problem Solver for valuable information on parrot sounds and body language. An interesting technical paper on parrot vocalization analysis is also an interesting insight. Hawkheaded Parrot image referenced from wikipedia and originally […]
[…]the world’s parrots. Further Reading You can read about the captive breeding of Pesquet’s Parrots here. Pesquet’s Parrot image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by […]
[…]mascot, it lived there for many years and delighted all with its impressive vocabulary. Your Parrot’s Night Parrot owners sometimes overlook the importance of sleep. Most parrots are native to tropical regions, that where nights average 12 hours in length year round. Our own long days and short nights do […]
[…]it well – despite being a true finch, its relatively large size (5 ½ inches), stout build and thick bill lend it a distinctly “un-finch-like” appearance. Range and Status Native to Bali, Java and neighboring Indonesian Islands, the popularity of these attractive birds has resulted in widespread introductions – Myanmar, […]
[…]– in fact, even with much experience, I am still surprised at the racket that free-living parrots raise. Simple put, parrots are not for everyone, and no amount of training or bonding will change their basic nature. Bear in mind also that parrots are not suited by nature to live […]
[…]on the Bald Parrot’s status. Another “Vulture-like” oddity, the Pesquet’s or Vulturine Parrot. Bald Parrot image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Aurthur Grossett Orange-cheeked Parrot image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Paul […]
[…]parrot biology, are actually born of frustrated urges to mate and defend a territory. Several parrot interest groups have now published position statements to the effect that housing a parrot alone is, in most cases, considered by the group to be animal abuse. Filling in for a Missing Mate I […]
[…]pets, and how we might approach parrot training in a way that is both effective and enjoyable (for parrot and owner!). The Parrot Dilemma Thrusting complex, social animals into an unfamiliar world is a recipe for disaster. Such creatures are interesting to be around, yet they have learning abilities, instincts […]
[…]Womach, Professional Parrot Trainer at Birdtricks.com When you first hear the term, “freeflight parrot” you might expect to see a parrot flying through hoops in bird show at a theme park, or perhaps doing some stunt in a washed up Vegas showroom in a dingy hotel located in the wrong part […]
[…]also fairly well known…in the wild it is found only on New Caledonia. One of the most colorful parrot finches is the nonpareil, or pintailed parrot finch, E. prasina. Attractively clad in blue, red, yellow and green, this little gem is a bit delicate and does not breed as readily […]
[…]implications for ornithologists, as it points to a very unique evolutionary history among parrots and their relatives (of course, parrot owners have long known how different parrots are from other birds!). Once again, studies of a species’ natural history have given pet owners important insights as well. Pigment production is […]
[…]it seeks – namely, being noticed. Even reacting with a sound when bitten can encourage the parrot to bite again. If at all possible, get the parrot’s attention by making direct eye contact, put the bird down (if on you) or ignore it. Following desirable behavior with notice and praise, […]
[…]even among species without crests (the “head display kings” are the cockatoos and hawk headed parrots; please see photo). Aggressive parrots will also stare at the threat – you may notice the eye’s pupil widening as well – and may snap their beaks or scream. A normally friendly bird that […]
[…]opinions on the Causes.com website. Further Reading Sting Nets 1000 Parrots The Dark Side of parrot Rescues Video: Parrot Rescue Center […]
[…]Grey-Cheek. Bright green, stoutly built and 7.5 inches long, it reminds me of a minute Amazon Parrot. The Bee Bee Parrot occupies a huge range that extends from southwestern Mexico to Peru, and wild populations adjust well to human presence. Perhaps this natural adaptability is what suits them so well […]
[…]the parrot behaves appropriately. Potential Risks and Benefits One reviewer expressed fears that parrots might become addicted to the games (or to training for the Parrot World Computer Game Championships!), and that the computer might alienate birds from their owners, much as sometimes happens among people. But the concept is […]
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