The White-fronted Parrot, also known as the White-fronted Amazon, is a small, vibrant parrot native to Mexico and Central America. With its bright plumage and comical antics, this little bird hassecured a place in the hearts of many avian enthusiasts. You’ll quickly be drawn to the White-fronted Parrot’s distinguishing facial markings – bright red feathers…
You gaze up into the rainforest canopy searching for a flash of green feathers and a peek at Jamaica’s endemic Black-billed Parrot. A high-pitched squawk catches your attention as a flock bursts from the trees, their bright red and blue wing patches flashing in the sunlight. Weighing about half a pound (230 grams), these small,…
The Blue-fronted Amazon parrot (Amazona aestiva), also known as a Turquoise-fronted Amazon is a gorgeous green parrot with a distinctive blue patch on its forehead. If you’re looking to bring one of these charismatic parrots into your home, read on to learn all about their history, physical features, habitat, behavior, care requirements, and more. These…
As a parrot lover, you’re surely familiar with the vibrant green plumage and talent for talk and tricks that Amazon parrots are renowned for. But within the Amazona genus there exists incredible diversity – 34 extant species and at least 2 that are now extinct. Ranging from Mexico down to Argentina, these medium-sized parrots have…
Have you ever seen a bright yellow-faced parrot perched in a tree? If you’ve traveled to central Brazil, you may have spotted the beautiful and unique yellow-faced parrot (Alipiopsitta xanthops). Measuring approximately 11 inches (27 cm) from head to tail, this vibrant tropical bird stands out with it’s bright yellow head and mottled green-and-yellow body….
The Red-bellied Parrot is a small, colorful bird that makes an energetic and friendly pet. With its bright red belly and orange-red patches under its wings, this little parrot really lives up to its name. These parrots are native to the savannas and dry woodlands of eastern Africa, where they feed on fruit and nest…
You first lay eyes on a Senegal Parrot perched in a pet store window or aviary at a bird fair. Its vibrant green, yellow, and gray plumage catches your attention. When you peer closer at this cute bird, barely 9 inches (23 centimeters) from head to tail, you notice its defining feature – a bright…
Have you ever seen a mostly green parrot with a greyish-brown head and bright orange eyes? If so, you may have spotted the Niam-Niam Parrot (Poicephalus crassus), one of Africa’s most elusive and least-known parrot species. These striking birds stand out with their unique coloration and sharp calls that carry over long distances. But despite…
As you scan the bright green canopies of the woodlands in southeastern Africa, a flock of small parrots with greyish-brown heads may catch your eye. These are Brown-headed Parrots (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus), one of the continent’s most popular aviary birds. When taking flight, a flash of bright yellow on their wings gives a hint to how…
Have you ever seen a small, stocky parrot with striking red eyes and dark brown plumage accented by splashes of blue and yellow? If so, you may have spotted the Rüppell’s Parrot, a little-known African species named after the German explorer Eduard Rüppell. Measuring about 9-10 inches (22-25 cm) from head to tail, these birds…
