The Alexandrine parakeet, also known as the Alexandrine ring-necked parakeet or greater rose-ringed parakeet is named after Alexander the Great. This is a medium-sized parrot that is sexually dimorphic as adults. Adult males will have a black stripe across their lower cheeks and a pink band on their … [Read more...] about Alexandrine Parakeet (P. eupatria)
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White Crowned Parrot (P. senilis)
The white-crowned parrot, also known as the white-crowned pionus, is from eastern Mexico to western Panama. They inhabit the lowlands and foothills up to 1600 m altitude in forest canopy and edges. The adult parrots have a white forehead and crown with an also white throat. The rest of the head and … [Read more...] about White Crowned Parrot (P. senilis)
Yellow Collared Macaw (P. auricollis)
The yellow collared macaw, also known as the golden-collared macaw, is a small mostly green Central South American parrot. They have a bright yellow patch on the back of their neck/upper shoulders. They inhabit forests, woodland, savanna, and grassland but avoids the amazon rainforest and feed on … [Read more...] about Yellow Collared Macaw (P. auricollis)
Blue and Gold Macaw (A. ararauna)
The blue and gold macaw inhabits the subtropical and tropical forests, woodlands, and savannas of South America and Central America. To avoid predation they will nest in high trees. They are also monogamous and reach sexual maturity around 3-4 years old. In captivity, these macaws can live up to 50 … [Read more...] about Blue and Gold Macaw (A. ararauna)
Congo African Grey (P. erithacus)
The Congo African grey parrot inhabits the moist lowland forests, mangroves, wooded savannahs, and gardens. Their preferred roosting locations are on islands and over water and nest in tree holes. In the driest months, this species makes seasonal movements to better-suited areas. These social birds … [Read more...] about Congo African Grey (P. erithacus)