Imagine you’re hiking deep in the Amazon rainforest. As with other exotic birds in the jungle, Red-shouldered Macaws fly overhead in a burst of rainbow colors that brighten up the leafy green canopy. What makes these parrots truly stand out are the crimson patches on their wings, which look like two red epaulettes perched on…
Parrots and parakeets are among the most popular and recognizable pet birds around the world. With their bright plumage, charismatic intelligence and vocal abilities, these birds have endeared themselves to humans for centuries. Of the hundreds of parrot species found globally, the Red-fan Parrot stands out as one of the most stunning South American species….
Have you ever seen a flash of vibrant red take flight in the rainforests of South America? If so, you may have spotted a Deroptyus parrot! This genus of parrots stands out for their beautiful bright red wing patches and high levels of intelligence. As you read on, you’ll uncover captivating details about these charismatic…
The Black-fronted Fig Parrot (Cyclopsitta nigrifrons) is a small but striking bird found in the lowland rainforests of New Guinea and nearby islands. Roughly 6-7 in (15-18 cm) long with a wingspan of 8-10 in (20-25 cm), this parrot gets its name from the black mask-like band of feathers on the front of its otherwise…
You gaze up into the dark green canopy of the rainforest, scanning the branches until a flash of crimson catches your eye. A parrot with a bright red cap and green wings alights on a nearby tree, soon joined by another with a blue-tinged back and tail. These colorful birds are dusky-cheeked fig parrots, aptly…
You spot a flash of bright orange high up in the forest canopy. Craning your neck, you see a parrot with vivid orange feathers on its breast, green wings, and a red face peering back at you. You’ve discovered the Orange-breasted Fig Parrot, one of the most colorful and endangered parrots in the New Guinea…
You first catch a glimpse of the Double-eyed Fig Parrot as it darts through the dense rainforest canopy. This vibrant green parrot, with bright red patches under its wings and tail, lives only in the lowland forests of New Guinea. “The Double-eyed Fig Parrot’s splendid green and red plumage lets it easily blend into the…
When most people think about parrots, large, brightly colored species like macaws, cockatoos, and parakeets typically come to mind. However, the genus Cyclopsitta encompasses a group of small, inconspicuous, and often overlooked parrots known as fig parrots. Found exclusively on the island of New Guinea, these fruit and seed-eating birds blend into the dense rainforest…
Have you ever seen a bright green parakeet flying through the trees or chattering away with tropical birds at the zoo? If so, you may be familiar with some of the hundreds of parakeet species that exist. But there is one rare parakeet you likely don’t know much about – the Antipodes Island Green Parakeet….
You gaze up into the canopy of palms and dense rainforest vegetation, hoping to spot one of the rarest birds on the planet. There, amongst the leaves, you see a flash of brilliant green and yellow. It’s a Lord Howe Parakeet, soaring through its remote island home located 380 miles off Australia’s mainland coast. Endemic…
