Conures, belonging to the subfamily Arinae, generally consist of small to medium size of parrots from the New World group. This subfamily consists of parrots from many different genera that differ in size and appearance. The largest Conure ever found is the Patagonian Conure. They are a very commonly preferred pet due to their size…
The Hyacinth Macaw, biologically termed Anodorhynchus Hyacinthinus, is a member of the Psittacidae family and the Anodorhynchus genus. These birds are large parrots, endemic to Brazil. In fact, it is the largest species present in the parrot group with a height of around 3.3 feet. Most of the Hyacinth can fly, except the Kakapo species…
Lories and Lorikeets belong to the tribe called “Lorini;” the size of these birds is tiny to average. They are parrots that dwell in trees and are peculiar on account of their tongues tipped like a brush that helps them in sucking nectar from different kinds of soft texture fruits like berries and flowers. The…
The Cockatoo belongs to a parrot variety of 21 species in the family Cacatuidae the sole family under the super-family Cacatuoidea. The true parrots or the Psittacoidea, and the New Zeeland variety of large parrots, the Strigopoidea, together with the Cockatoos contribute to the order of parrots called the Psittaciformes, Mainly distributed in Australia; you…
A small-sized parrot called the green-cheeked parakeet also known as green-cheeked Conure, scientifically named Pyrrhura Molinae belongs to the genus Pyrrhura a subordinate family arena, of the New World parrots. This Green cheek Conure belongs to the division of the family of long-tail parrots. In aviculture, these varieties of parrots are generally known as Conure….
Belonging to the Starling Family also called the Sturnidae, the Myna or the Mynah, is part of a group of Passerine birds, that are endemic, especially in India in Southern Asia. Among the many species that were imported into Australia, Fiji, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Australia, and the United States of America, only the…
The most generally found middle-size Conure is the Jenday Conure This Conure is next only to the Sun Conure in popularity, but not in its charm or individuality. The Jenday Conure is an associate of the Aratinga genus, which comprises the gold-capped, the Sun Conure, and Half-Moon or “Orange-Fronted Conure,” Mitred Conure and Blue-Crowned, Conure,…
The species Ara ararauna is a large parrot native to South America, commonly called the Blue and Gold Macaw or the Blue and Yellow Macaw. The bird is beautifully colored with blue feathers on the top and yellow ones on the underparts. The Blue and Gold Macaw belong to the larger family of Neotropical parrots…
The Blue-Throated Macaw, scientifically named Ara Glaucogularis, was earlier called Ara Caninde or Caninde Macaw or otherwise Wagler’s Macaw. This macaw bird is widespread in a few locations in the central parts of northern Bolivia, called Los Llanos de Moxos. This species of Blue Throated Macaw enrich the legacy of Bolivia; the current estimation of…
The Military Macaw from the Arinae subfamily and Arini tribe is a large parrot, which has recently emerged as a favorite companion bird. It can also be termed a mid-sized Macaw. This green-colored Macaw originated from the forests of South America and Mexico. Description These large parrots grow about 70.5 cm in height, and weigh…
The White Bellied Caique, also known as the Green-thighed parrot, is biologically termed Pionites Leucogaster. It is a member of the Psittacidae family and Pionites genus. This species consists of three subspecies and all the birds of these subspecies are medium-sized parrots. The Caique is pronounced as “kigh-eek”. The distinct feature of this parrot is…
Cacatua Galerita, commonly known as Sulphur Crested Cockatoo is a member of the Cacatuidae family and Cacatua genus. It is basically a white-colored Cockatoo that inhabits the wooded areas of New Guinea and Australia. This genus is also seen in the Indonesian Islands. In these areas, they are very populated, hence considered pests due to…