Parrot Photos

Quaker Parrots

2009-11-20T21:52:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-20T21:44:00.001-08:00

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

2009-11-20T21:38:00.001-08:00

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?

Parrot Wallpaper

2008-11-03T16:51:00.000-08:00

Parrot Wallpaper

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Blue and Gold Macaw

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Blue and Gold Macaw

Blue and Gold Macaws are one of the larger species of Macaw and can grow to about 86cm in length. As well as their striking blue and gold colouring these Macaws have tiny feather tracts on their faces, which is unique to each bird, just like a human finger-print.

Blue and Gold Macaws are found in central northern regions of South America. They are considered an endangered species due to the destruction of the rainforests and capturing of them for the illegal pet trade. In the wild the Macaws are found in pairs and small family groups. They like to fly close together with their wingtips almost touching.

They feed on nuts. seeds, fruit and vegetables. Blue and Gold Macaws are considered to be the most popular species due to their inquisitive and playful nature.

They are intelligent and can become good talkers. It is not advisable to put your fingers anywhere near their beaks!

Happy Parents

2008-10-27T16:54:00.000-07:00

Happy Parents - RFM Pair with babies

Parrot wallpaper

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Eclectus Parrots

2009-05-08T08:03:00.000-07:00

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.

Amazon Parrots

2009-05-05T11:05:00.000-07:00

Let us welcome another native of the New World among us. The Amazon parrot was first brought to our land by Christopher Columbus. There are 27 species of Amazon parrots, ranging from South America to Mexico and the Caribbean. Amazon parrots are green and short winged. The Amazon parrot is very good at talking and imitating sounds. Studies put the intelligence of these feathered chatterboxes on the same level as three-year old humans, dolphins and monkeys.

The Amazon parrots are very energetic, playful and social creatures that crave lot of interaction with its human owners. It is well known for its often moody character. It can be, at different times, cuddly, loud, quiet, stubborn, silly, jealous, playfully aggressive or irritable. The Amazon parrot is definitely not for all pet owners, it needs much more love and attention than most people would expect. Owning Amazon parrots is very similar to owning dogs with wings.

A proper diet for an Amazon parrot's health includes fruits and vegetables, fresh water, a fortified parrot pellet mix and a little of what the human family is having for dinner. Chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, avocado and apple seeds are toxic to your pet. Long-term commitment and a slightly offbeat adventure in pet ownership would mean highly trained Amazon parrots for pet. Is your bird pet well trained?

African Grey Parrot

2009-05-03T16:29:00.001-07:00

All African Greys have the potential to speak and imitate, not only human, but all manner of sounds and whistles. Those who are not paid much attention speak well while those african grey parrots who are allowed out of their cages or handled well may not speak at all. African grey parrot bonds strongly to one person. The african grey parrot is a notorious feather plucker. Boredom, dietary imbalances and emotional abuse are some of the reasons behind its ferocious plucking.

Every african grey parrot is as different from the other as i am from you. Each has its own talking and plucking ability. Screaming african grey parrots can often be distracted from their yelling by flying them on your finger, or taking them for a walk around the house. This calms them down and naturally builds up the trust that you need in a good relationship.

Superb Parrot

2008-12-26T17:35:00.001-08:00

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The Superb Parrot is also known as the Barraband or Green Leek. They are medium sized birds, about 400 mm long. They can be identified by their long bright green tails, green bodies and blue tipped wings. Males are a richer green than females and have a bright yellow forehead and throat which is banded by a bold red ring. In flight, their sleek bodies, long pointed tails and backward swept wings give them a distinctive silhouette.

Despite its elegant appearance, the Superb Parrot is a hardy bird which can live for up to 25 years. However, its range is very restricted and numbers are diminishing. It is listed as Rare or Vulnerable.

The clearing of box woodlands which provided forage and breeding sites is thought to be one of the main reasons for its decline. This, along with changes in agricultural activities, the clearing of dead trees for firewood, road kills, trapping and poaching have all contributed to a decline in the population. A further problem faced by the Superb Parrot is the invasion of its former nests by swarms of bees.

The Superb Parrot is endemic to the Murray-Darling Basin. It occurs mainly in the red gum forests and black box woodlands of the Riverina and northern Victoria. It migrates to over-winter along the Namoi and Castlereagh rivers in north-western New South Wales.

The birds return from wintering sites to the South-west Slopes, Murrumbidgee Valley and Barmah-Millewa Forests have been identified as the major breeding areas.

Superb Parrots are social birds and often feed in pairs or in small parties searching for seeds, nectar, and grains. During the breeding season, flocks of males can be seen feeding together and collecting food for nesting females. This is done two to three times a day over a month or more while the eggs and new hatchlings are developing.

Via: mdbc

Amazing Singing Parrot

2009-01-09T17:21:00.000-08:00

Amazing Singing Parrot

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Amazon Parrots

2009-01-02T13:09:00.001-08:00

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Parrot Picture

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Parrot in Japan beats humans in solving chain puzzle

2008-12-26T17:24:00.000-08:00

Parrot in Japan beats humans in solving chain puzzle

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Swearing parrot ruffles feathers at zoo

2008-12-20T09:02:00.000-08:00

A PARROT is worrying staff and scaring children at a zoo..

Max the five-year-old African grey parrot was donated by a previous owner who got fed up with his expletive-laden chatter.

Keeper Peter Hansom at South Park birdhouse in Darlington, in the north of England, blamed schoolchildren for teaching Max, a five-year-old African grey parrot, the obscenity.

Review: Squawkers McCaw Robot Parrot

2008-12-20T08:54:00.000-08:00

Review: Squawkers McCaw Robot Parrot

Squawkers McCaw is a refreshing change from all the sleek, hard plastic robots to come out in recent memory. He's got a fun little personality too, and his advanced programming makes what he says fully customizable in your own voice. For a robotic bird that doesn't actually walk or fly, he's a ton of fun. We think Squawkers will be one of the hot toys this Christmas, and he's GadgetMadness Approved.

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Parrot

2008-12-14T16:23:00.000-08:00

The parrots are a broad order of more than 350 birds. Macaws, Amazons, lorikeets, lovebirds, cockatoos and many others are all considered parrots.

Though there is great diversity among these birds, there are similarities as well. All parrots have curved beaks and all are zygodactyls, meaning they have four toes on each foot, two pointing forward and two projecting backward. Most parrots eat fruit, flowers, buds, nuts, seeds, and some small creatures such as insects.

Parrots are found in warm climates all over most of the world. The greatest diversities exist in Australasia, Central America, and South America.

Many parrots are kept as pets, especially macaws, Amazon parrots, cockatiels, parakeets, and cockatoos. These birds have been popular companions throughout history because they are intelligent, charismatic, colorful, and musical. Some birds can imitate many nonavian sounds, including human speech. The male African gray parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is the most accomplished user of human speech in the animal world; this rain forest-dweller is an uncanny mimic.

Currently the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) bans the sale of any wild-caught species, yet the parrots' popularity continues to drive illegal trade.

Some parrot species are highly endangered. In other cases, once tame birds have reproduced in the wild and established thriving feral populations in foreign ecosystems. The monk (green) parakeet, for example, now lives in several U.S. states.

Parrot Wallpapers

2008-12-14T16:10:00.000-08:00

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Australian Electus female parrot wallpaper

2008-12-08T12:49:00.000-08:00

Australian Electus female parrot wallpaper

A beatiful wallpaper of the evolution defying Australian Electus parrot. Here we see an up-close and personal picture of a female. The resolution is 1280×1024. Click the the thumbnail above to view the wallpaper in full size.

Download Parrots in the land of oz Documentary

2008-11-30T16:19:00.001-08:00

We keep them in cages in our homes, but in their natural state they are independent birds who can seek out water over hundreds of miles through pure instinct. We feed them seed from a pet store, but they can find food in a wide variety of habitats. We give them plastic toys and mirrors to play with when in fact in the wild some have figured out how to use tools to communicate and attract mates.

For tens of millions of years, parrots have survived and thrived in Australia even as the continent underwent dramatic changes, including some brought about by man. Though some, like the golden-shouldered Parrot are threatened, these tough Aussies have adapted well to deal with harsh life in the outback. Clever, resourceful, opportunistic and resilient, parrots may be Australia’s toughest survivors, and they’re certainly its most beautiful.

Poster notes: This is an excellent documentary on parrots with some amazing footage of a lot of different parrot species. Very high HDTV quality in both video and audio.

Genre: “Documentary”
Size: 1 File, 1.65 GB
Quality: xvid.1280×720.4010kbps
Runtime: 54 mins
Filename: PBS Nature - Parrots in the Land of Oz (2008.720p.HDTV.AC3-SoS).avi

Links: PBS Official Site

Download Torrent: Parrots in the land of oz

Rainbow Lorikeet Wallpaper

2008-11-30T16:18:00.001-08:00

A wallpaper of the bright and colorful Rainbow Lorikeet. One of the most colorful parrots in the world. The resolution is 1280×1024. Click the the thumbnail above to view the wallpaper in full size.

High Resolution Palm Cockatoo Photo

2008-11-30T16:17:00.001-08:00

The rare palm cockatoo lives in Australia and is considered to be one of the smartest parrots in the animal kingdom. Click the picture to view the image in full detail.

Credits go to Lynjupiter who specialises in animal photography, we thank her for this amazing cockatoo photo.

Sulphur Crested Eleanora Cockatoo Dancing to Back Street Boys

2008-11-30T16:11:00.000-08:00

Snowball the cockatoo is rocking it out to a back street boys song.

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