The Meyer’s Parrot, sometimes called the Brown Parrot, is a small African parrot that is growing in popularity as a pet. Though not as brightly colored as some of it’s relatives, the Meyer’s Parrot makes up for it with an endearing personality. While a fairly common species overall, some populations of the Meyer’s Parrot have…
As you gaze up into the canopy of South Africa’s lush Afromontane forests, you may catch a glimpse of vibrant green feathers and hear the raucous calls of the Cape Parrot (also known as the Levaillant’s Parrot). This striking bird is endemic to these forests, relying on ancient yellowwood trees to survive. With a body…
The brown-necked parrot is a beautiful medium-sized African parrot that stands out with it’s striking colors and stocky build. When you first glimpse this bird with it’s vibrant green wings and back, greyish head and neck, and bright red patches under the wings, you can’t help but do a double take. With an average length…
As you gaze out over the lush forests of the Ethiopian Highlands, a flash of bright yellow catches your eye. A vibrant parrot with a golden yellow face and forehead lands gracefully on a nearby tree branch. This brightly colored bird is the Yellow-fronted Parrot, a beautiful species endemic to these African mountains. “The Yellow-fronted…
With their bright green bodies and flashs of red and orange, Red-fronted Parrots catch your eye. These mid-sized, long-tailed birds live in small flocks in the rainforests and woodlands of Africa. Their loud, chattering calls ring out as they swiftly fly above the forest canopy. Red-fronted Parrots, also called Jardine’s Parrots, make engaging pets. They…
Have you ever seen a parrot with a large head, stocky body, and short blunt tail? If so, it may have been a Poicephalus parrot. Poicephalus is a genus consisting of 10 parrot species found throughout sub-Saharan Africa. “Poicephalus parrots are characterized by their sturdy build, thick beaks, and relatively short tails compared to other…
You may have heard of the popular Grey Parrot as a pet bird known for it’s intelligence and speaking ability. But you might be less familiar with it’s smaller, darker relative, the Timneh Parrot. While it doesn’t have quite the star power of the Grey, the Timneh makes an equally charming companion bird. A Mini…
With it’s stunning scales of gray feathers accented by bright red tail feathers, the Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is one of the most recognizable parrots in the world. When you first glimpse these birds in flight or perched high in rainforest canopies, you’ll surely be captivated by their beauty. But beyond it’s physical appearance, the…
Have you ever seen a clever grey parrot talking away or whistling a tune? Chances are it was one of the two species in the genus Psittacus – the iconic African grey parrots. These intelligent birds have captured our imaginations with their ability to mimic human speech and solve problems. “Grey parrots possess cognitive abilities rivalling…
Parrots captivate with their vibrant colors, raucous calls, and playful antics. And the Psittaculinae comprises one subfamily chock full of especially charismatic species guaranteed to impress enthusiasts around the world. Whether it’s the bright red, blue, and green plumage of Australia’s gem-like Princess Parrot, the unique toe arrangement allowing Blue-crowned Racket-tails to grip fruit and…
