Quaker Parrots

A hearty welcome to all bird lovers! I am here to share some interesting facts about our quaker parrot. Originally from South America, ranging from Brazil to Argentina, the quaker parrot is similiar in size to a Cockatiel, although it is stouter and weighs more. Also known as a monk parakeet, it is bright green over the head, in the body, and down the tail, with a little visible blue in the tip of the tail and the flight feathers.

The quaker parrot enjoys soothing, cooing tones like, "Goooood Bird", and "Pretty Baaaaby". And of course it is an excellent talker. The baby quaker parrot can be heard softly, sometimes loudly, practicing its repertoires of human noises long before the words become clear. A quaker parrot loves to play amusing little games that provide great opportunity to bond with your parrot. It is a highly intelligent creature. A quaker parrot requires a tremendous amount of attention and stimulus in order to avoid boredom and aggression.

The more you respond to the noises made by your quaker parrot, the more you invite it to acquire human speech. It is just as interesting to study a quaker parrot's development just as it is in the case of a human baby. Just like your baby, your pet needs proper training for healthy living.

Senegal Parrots

Is there anyone who does not know the compact, playful and cuddly Senegal parrot? Deriving its name from its place of origin, it is also found in Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. The Senegal parrot is a green bird with a grey head, sports different colored under parts and belly and has piercingly bright yellow iris. In its natural habitat, the Senegal parrot lives in moist woodland and on the edges of the savannah. The hand reared bird makes lovely pets.

The Senegal parrot learns to talk and imitate sounds such as the creak of the garage door and the ring of the telephone. The African grey parrot is more accurate in pitch and tone but the Senegal parrot's is entertaining. Its diet consists of a seed mixture of sunflower, safflower, pine nuts, oats, hemp, millet and canary. It is a robust bird and not prone to feather plucking. A senegal parrot can also be well trained.

Like all birds the Senegal parrot must be allowed time out of the cage to exercise and interact with you. It can also play independently. The more you interact the more a Senegal parrot will relax and obey you. To be well behaved it must be well trained. Is that a major problem?

Green Parrot

Welcome all you parrot lovers! Among all birds man has tamed the green parrot seems to be the most favorite. In fact the parrot family as a whole is the best choice. Among all kinds of parrots, there are many which can be termed a green parrot. This is because of the color of their plumage. A green parrot is a visual delight in any house. When I bought my first green parrot it changed the entire look and feel of the house. Any green parrot feeds on selected seeds, high quality proteins, carbohydrates, lean chicken and boiled vegetables.

The hawk-headed parrot may be loosely called a green parrot because its upperparts are greeen. A moustache parakeet is also a green parrot with a grey head marked with bluish tinge. The eye area is washed with green. The young sun conure has feathers which are predominantly green making it again a green parrot. Amazons, Senegals and others may belong to the green parrot family.

Green parrots are intelligent, affectionate, inquisitive and can be easily trained. A well trained green parrot is a marvel in itself. However, it is true that untrained and untame green parrots can be a major nuisance. Is your green parrot well trained?

Eclectus Parrots

Eclectus parrots are glossy and brilliant birds. The male eclectus parrots are bright green with blue and red patches, while the females are crimson with a blue belly. Two of the most famous subspecies of eclectus parrots are Vosmaeri and Solomon Island varieties. The large size of the Vosmaeri gives a more elegant look, whereas the little Solomon Islands eclectus parrots have a "cute" look.

Eclectus parrots are such intelligent creatures that sometimes they train themselves after only one incident of you showing displeasure at being pooped upon. Eclectus parrots are not just pretty birds. They not only repeat many words and phrases but also sing songs and talk to both their human and bird companions. Among all birds in the entire parrot family, eclectus parrots rival only the African Grey and the Amazon in their clarity of speech and scope of vocabulary.

Eclectus parrots need optimal amounts of natural Vitamin A in their diet. They have long digestive tract so they must be provided with ample amounts of fiber daily. They seem to thrive on a diet based on a wide variety of foods including fresh fruits and vegetables, sprouted seeds and beans, brown rice, high-fiber cereals, a variety of nuts and seeds, and high-quality pellets.