The Black-lored Parrot (Tanygnathus gramineus), also known as the Buru Green Parrot, is a beautiful green parrot endemic to the remote Indonesian island of Buru. With it’s dazzling blue crown and distinctive black face markings, this rare tropical parrot has captivated ornithologists and bird enthusiasts alike ever since it’s discovery over 200 years ago. Yet…
The brilliant plumage and unique vocalizations of parrots make them popular pets and captives. Unfortunately, this also means many parrot species face threats from trapping and habitat loss. One such species, the blue-backed parrot (Tanygnathus everetti), faces a precarious future. This rare parrot, also called Mueller’s parrot or the azure rumped parrot, clings to survival…
You’ve probably seen vibrant green parrots with striking blue crowns perched in trees or flying overhead if you’ve visited the Philippines. These charming birds are known as Blue-naped Parrots (Tanygnathus lucionensis), and they are endemic to this island nation. With their bright plumage and raspy calls, Blue-naped Parrots add beauty and character to their forest…
The brilliant green plumage and massive ruby bill of the Great-billed Parrot make it stand out among it’s parrot relatives. This medium-sized, social bird inhabits forests across a chain of islands in southeast Asia, where it’s raucous cries ring out as it feeds and flies among the trees. Known also as the Moluccan Parrot or…
As an avid birdwatcher and lover of exotic, tropical birds, you may be familiar with the colorful parrots that inhabit the islands of southeast Asia and Indonesia. But did you know there’s an entire genus of parrots native to this region that displays incredible diversity in size, color, behavior, and more? In this guide, we’ll…
