info@eparrots.biz
the budgerigar
The word budgie is short for budgerigar . They are native of Australia and wild budgies can be found in the
drier parts of Australia. Budgies are said to have survived on that continent for over 5 million years. Budgies were brought to
Europe in the 1800s and have been bred in captivity since the 1850s. By far the most common pet parrot in the world. Budgies
are inexpensive and easily trained. Among the parrot species budgies are now recognized as very intelligent and among the
top 5 talking parrots. Budgies do prefer nonverbal communication such as agitating their feathers and shrieking when they want
something Their average life span is of 8 years.
The word budgie is short for budgerigar . They are native of Australia and wild budgies can be found in the
drier parts of Australia. Budgies are said to have survived on that continent for over 5 million years. Budgies were brought to
Europe in the 1800s and have been bred in captivity since the 1850s. By far the most common pet parrot in the world. Budgies
are inexpensive and easily trained. Among the parrot species budgies are now recognized as very intelligent and among the
top 5 talking parrots. Budgies do prefer nonverbal communication such as agitating their feathers and shrieking when they want
something Their average life span is of 8 years.
cockatoo
The cockatoo comes in sizes ranging from .12 to 30 inches. Eleven of the 21 species occur in Australia only .They are popular as pets
on account of their great beauty and intelligence. Affectionate and gentle, they are known as the velcro parrots since they enjoy cuddling
with their owners a great deal. Like all the large parrots they are high maintenance pets who need a lot of interaction. They enjoy
showing off and need a lot of attention. They require large cages and because they chew everything toys are a must for them. They are
messy bird who enjoy tossing their food around and their feathers produce dust. It is likely that you will need to cook for this bird also.
Feeding a cockatoo involves a lot more than just tossing him seeds. They are also very loud. They have fairly a good ability to mimic
speech but not as well as Amazons and African Greys,. Their lifespan ranges from 40-70 years
The cockatoo comes in sizes ranging from .12 to 30 inches. Eleven of the 21 species occur in Australia only .They are popular as pets
on account of their great beauty and intelligence. Affectionate and gentle, they are known as the velcro parrots since they enjoy cuddling
with their owners a great deal. Like all the large parrots they are high maintenance pets who need a lot of interaction. They enjoy
showing off and need a lot of attention. They require large cages and because they chew everything toys are a must for them. They are
messy bird who enjoy tossing their food around and their feathers produce dust. It is likely that you will need to cook for this bird also.
Feeding a cockatoo involves a lot more than just tossing him seeds. They are also very loud. They have fairly a good ability to mimic
speech but not as well as Amazons and African Greys,. Their lifespan ranges from 40-70 years
macaw
Macaw parrots are native to Mexico, Central and South America. Their preferred homes in the wild tend to be in the rain forests woodlands
and savannas. There are many species of large and mini Macaws. The majority of Macaws are on the endangered list at present. The
Macaws on the endangered list are too rare to be kept as pets and most of them are difficult to breed in captivity. Macaws are very slow
breeders They live up to 50 years on average and thus require serious and dedicated owners. Macaws are extremely sociable birds and in
the wild they tend to gather in large flocks. The larger Macaws such as the Hyacinth are very impressive in size. They are very loud and love
to chew and destroy things, Toys are a real necessity for this bird. Macaws are not truly domesticated like budgies and lovebirds. Macaws
can mimic speech but are not the best talkers. They are very affectionate and like all parrots they require a lot of attention and interaction..
They require very large strong cages, and need to spend a lot of time outside their cages either in designated areas around the house or
outside where they can get fresh air and sunshine.
see also
http://www.cityparrots.org/category/parrot-species/scarlet-macaw-ara-macao/
http://home.att.net/~MacawMama/
http://www.maccam.com/
http://www.exoticbird.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macaw
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/macaws/macaws.htm
http://www.globio.org/glossopedia/article.aspx?art_id=59&art_nm=Macaws
http://www.macaws.org/macaw-hotlinks.html
http://www.earthwatch.org/expeditions/brightsmith.html
Macaw parrots are native to Mexico, Central and South America. Their preferred homes in the wild tend to be in the rain forests woodlands
and savannas. There are many species of large and mini Macaws. The majority of Macaws are on the endangered list at present. The
Macaws on the endangered list are too rare to be kept as pets and most of them are difficult to breed in captivity. Macaws are very slow
breeders They live up to 50 years on average and thus require serious and dedicated owners. Macaws are extremely sociable birds and in
the wild they tend to gather in large flocks. The larger Macaws such as the Hyacinth are very impressive in size. They are very loud and love
to chew and destroy things, Toys are a real necessity for this bird. Macaws are not truly domesticated like budgies and lovebirds. Macaws
can mimic speech but are not the best talkers. They are very affectionate and like all parrots they require a lot of attention and interaction..
They require very large strong cages, and need to spend a lot of time outside their cages either in designated areas around the house or
outside where they can get fresh air and sunshine.
see also
http://www.cityparrots.org/category/parrot-species/scarlet-macaw-ara-macao/
http://home.att.net/~MacawMama/
http://www.maccam.com/
http://www.exoticbird.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macaw
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/macaws/macaws.htm
http://www.globio.org/glossopedia/article.aspx?art_id=59&art_nm=Macaws
http://www.macaws.org/macaw-hotlinks.html
http://www.earthwatch.org/expeditions/brightsmith.html
Conure
Conure parrots are native of south and central America. They are small to medium sized. They often referred to
as parakeets. There are 42 species of Conures in all. Conures are said to be little clowns.. The Aratinga
Conure is often referred to as a mini macaw and factually seem to be far more mischievous than the real mini
macaw. Conures can live up to about 15 years on average. They are known to have large personalities and are
fairly quiet most of the time. Conures are very loud shriekers however. They are not talkers of the same order as
budgies but can be taught some words and phrases. Like all parrots they also like to chew so toys are a
necessity.
see also
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conure
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/conures/ConuresProfile.htm
http://s11.zetaboards.com/Conure_Crazy/index/
Conure parrots are native of south and central America. They are small to medium sized. They often referred to
as parakeets. There are 42 species of Conures in all. Conures are said to be little clowns.. The Aratinga
Conure is often referred to as a mini macaw and factually seem to be far more mischievous than the real mini
macaw. Conures can live up to about 15 years on average. They are known to have large personalities and are
fairly quiet most of the time. Conures are very loud shriekers however. They are not talkers of the same order as
budgies but can be taught some words and phrases. Like all parrots they also like to chew so toys are a
necessity.
see also
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conure
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/conures/ConuresProfile.htm
http://s11.zetaboards.com/Conure_Crazy/index/
lovebirds
Lovebirds are small sociable and affectionate little parrots. They are stocky in build and very vocal. There are 9 species in all.
Lovebirds come from Africa where they live in small flocks and eat mainly fruit and vegetables. They are among the smallest
parrots in the world, Their lifespan is said to be 10 to 15 years. They love to snuggle . If you have only one lovebird it will act
towards you as if you are its mate. Lovebirds make very good pets. Lovebirds rarely if ever talk . Lovebirds are very vocal birds,
making loud, high-pitched noises but not nearly as loud as the larger parrots.
see also
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovebirds
http://www.lovebirds.co.nz/main/index.php
http://www.parrotparrot.com/
http://www.pet-parrots.com/Lovebirds/lovebirds.html
http://fischerlovebirds.blogspot.com/
http://mirror-pole.com/collpage/pf_loveb/pfl_1.htm
Lovebirds are small sociable and affectionate little parrots. They are stocky in build and very vocal. There are 9 species in all.
Lovebirds come from Africa where they live in small flocks and eat mainly fruit and vegetables. They are among the smallest
parrots in the world, Their lifespan is said to be 10 to 15 years. They love to snuggle . If you have only one lovebird it will act
towards you as if you are its mate. Lovebirds make very good pets. Lovebirds rarely if ever talk . Lovebirds are very vocal birds,
making loud, high-pitched noises but not nearly as loud as the larger parrots.
see also
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovebirds
http://www.lovebirds.co.nz/main/index.php
http://www.parrotparrot.com/
http://www.pet-parrots.com/Lovebirds/lovebirds.html
http://fischerlovebirds.blogspot.com/
http://mirror-pole.com/collpage/pf_loveb/pfl_1.htm
African grey parrot
The African grey parrot is medium in size . There are 2 species of African greys ,the Congo African Grey Parrot and
the Timneh African Grey. The African Grey Parrot is popular as a pet because of its ability to imitate speech..Some
African rGey parrots are apparently capable of associating the words with their meanings. They are very smart and
require lots of stimulation to keep from being bored. These are high maintenance birds and require much attention.
Parrots in general are said to be more intelligent than other birds .African greys have been kept as pets as far back
as 4000 years ago. The African Grey Parrot is believed to be the best talking bird and possible the most intelligent of
all parrots. They are loud birds.
see also
http://www.sheldrake.org/nkisi/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Grey_Parrot
http://www.parrotparrot.com/articles/africangrey.html
http://www.africangreys.com/articles/overview/beauty.htm
http://www.parrotparrot.com/articles/blcongo.htm
http://www.parrots.org/index.php/ourwork/africangrey/
The African grey parrot is medium in size . There are 2 species of African greys ,the Congo African Grey Parrot and
the Timneh African Grey. The African Grey Parrot is popular as a pet because of its ability to imitate speech..Some
African rGey parrots are apparently capable of associating the words with their meanings. They are very smart and
require lots of stimulation to keep from being bored. These are high maintenance birds and require much attention.
Parrots in general are said to be more intelligent than other birds .African greys have been kept as pets as far back
as 4000 years ago. The African Grey Parrot is believed to be the best talking bird and possible the most intelligent of
all parrots. They are loud birds.
see also
http://www.sheldrake.org/nkisi/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Grey_Parrot
http://www.parrotparrot.com/articles/africangrey.html
http://www.africangreys.com/articles/overview/beauty.htm
http://www.parrotparrot.com/articles/blcongo.htm
http://www.parrots.org/index.php/ourwork/africangrey/
eclectus female
eclectus male
eclectus
The Eclectus parrots make great pets. They are native to the Solomon islands, New Guinea and Australia. They are very strong
flyers from the lowlands. The Eclectus parrot is very beautiful. The feathers on their heads and chests have an unusual texture
that feels like fur. They are rated among the top parrots for their talking abilities. The female Eclectus is known for having a
charming and sweet voice. The Eclectus talks in a clear voice and can learn to have an impressive vocabulary.. They love to
imitate their favourite sounds , and often the noise made by household appliances. The Eclectus Parrot is generally rather
quiet and docile and will bond with family members rather than with just one person. Unlike other parrot species it is very easy
to differentiate the male from the female on account of their colour.
see also
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eclectus
http://www.landofvos.com/eclectus.html
http://www.parrotparrot.com/articles/eclectus.html
http://www.petpublishing.com/birdtimes/breeds/eclec.shtml
http://www.birdchannel.com/bird-species/find-the-right-bird/meet-the-eclectus-parrot.aspx
The Eclectus parrots make great pets. They are native to the Solomon islands, New Guinea and Australia. They are very strong
flyers from the lowlands. The Eclectus parrot is very beautiful. The feathers on their heads and chests have an unusual texture
that feels like fur. They are rated among the top parrots for their talking abilities. The female Eclectus is known for having a
charming and sweet voice. The Eclectus talks in a clear voice and can learn to have an impressive vocabulary.. They love to
imitate their favourite sounds , and often the noise made by household appliances. The Eclectus Parrot is generally rather
quiet and docile and will bond with family members rather than with just one person. Unlike other parrot species it is very easy
to differentiate the male from the female on account of their colour.
see also
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eclectus
http://www.landofvos.com/eclectus.html
http://www.parrotparrot.com/articles/eclectus.html
http://www.petpublishing.com/birdtimes/breeds/eclec.shtml
http://www.birdchannel.com/bird-species/find-the-right-bird/meet-the-eclectus-parrot.aspx
Budgies originate from Australia, Budgies are found in the dry and arid areas of the continent. Early colonist use to call Australia "parrot land" Their name
budgerigar apparently comes from the Australian phrase "good to eat". No comment. There they live in large nomadic flocks sometimes numbering
hundreds of thousands. They live nearby the eucalyptus trees where they build their nests. Grasses are part of their diet but they also eat wheat from the
farmers' fields. Budgies often have to travel long distances to get to their feeding grounds as far as 50 kms from their nesting areas. Budgies have dialects
that differ from flock to flock.. Australia has banned all exports of these little cuties
see also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budgerigar
http://www.parrotparrot.com/
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/parakeets/budgies.php
http://www.parrotparrot.com/articles/aa081399.htm
http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=budgerigars
http://www.avianweb.com/budgieinfo.htm
http://www.herringbrosbudgerigars.co.uk/PP3.htm
http://www.wikihow.com/Category:Parakeets-and-Budgerigars
budgerigar apparently comes from the Australian phrase "good to eat". No comment. There they live in large nomadic flocks sometimes numbering
hundreds of thousands. They live nearby the eucalyptus trees where they build their nests. Grasses are part of their diet but they also eat wheat from the
farmers' fields. Budgies often have to travel long distances to get to their feeding grounds as far as 50 kms from their nesting areas. Budgies have dialects
that differ from flock to flock.. Australia has banned all exports of these little cuties
see also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budgerigar
http://www.parrotparrot.com/
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/parakeets/budgies.php
http://www.parrotparrot.com/articles/aa081399.htm
http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=budgerigars
http://www.avianweb.com/budgieinfo.htm
http://www.herringbrosbudgerigars.co.uk/PP3.htm
http://www.wikihow.com/Category:Parakeets-and-Budgerigars
| budgie range |
| cockatoo range |
| macaw range |
| lovebird range |
| african grey parrot range |
| eclectus range |
budgies in the wild
Australia is truly the Land of Parrots with over 50 species of parrots, 40 of which cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Three major
groups of parrots namely lorikeets , cockatoos and the true parrots are found across Australia in great numbers.
see also
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/cockatoos/CockatoosProfile.htm
http://www.mytoos.com/
http://www.busybird.com/cockatooinfo1.html
http://www.avianweb.com/cockatootaxonomy.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockatoo
http://www.birdsnways.com/cockatoo/
http://thetrueparrot.homestead.com/cockatoo.html
http://mysite.verizon.net/jonesrob/c2web/
http://www.jmparrotplace.com/cockatoos.htm
http://www.pet-parrots.com/Cockatoos/cockatoos.html
http://www.cockatoocrazy.com/
http://www.companionparrot.com/Cockatoos.htm
http://www.petpublishing.com/birdtimes/breeds/redtailed.shtml
groups of parrots namely lorikeets , cockatoos and the true parrots are found across Australia in great numbers.
see also
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/cockatoos/CockatoosProfile.htm
http://www.mytoos.com/
http://www.busybird.com/cockatooinfo1.html
http://www.avianweb.com/cockatootaxonomy.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockatoo
http://www.birdsnways.com/cockatoo/
http://thetrueparrot.homestead.com/cockatoo.html
http://mysite.verizon.net/jonesrob/c2web/
http://www.jmparrotplace.com/cockatoos.htm
http://www.pet-parrots.com/Cockatoos/cockatoos.html
http://www.cockatoocrazy.com/
http://www.companionparrot.com/Cockatoos.htm
http://www.petpublishing.com/birdtimes/breeds/redtailed.shtml
Find Dominican Republic Condos on Condo.com, the world's largest condo marketplace.
Enjoy the world's finest Italian coffee. Receive a free gift with every coffee machine purchase. Shop illy online.
the pocket parrots
The Pacific parrotlet is the most popular pet parrotlet . These little parrots are native to South and Central America. They are fearless and very bold
little parrots measuring about 4 inches. They often learn to speak a few words which their utter in their tiny voices. These little parrots are not
capable of screaming like the larger parrots. It is a great pet for those who want all the characteristics of the large parrot personality in a small
package. They do not require the same amount of attention as the larger parrots and definitely require less maintenance . They are very
intelligent and very active and require a lot of toys to keep from being bored. They are not as destructive as large parrots and will not eat the
kitchen table, however they do need to be supervised when they are outside their cages because they can get in a lot of trouble.. Parrotlets are
also known to eat a lot and to be aggressive towards other animals.
The Pacific parrotlet is the most popular pet parrotlet . These little parrots are native to South and Central America. They are fearless and very bold
little parrots measuring about 4 inches. They often learn to speak a few words which their utter in their tiny voices. These little parrots are not
capable of screaming like the larger parrots. It is a great pet for those who want all the characteristics of the large parrot personality in a small
package. They do not require the same amount of attention as the larger parrots and definitely require less maintenance . They are very
intelligent and very active and require a lot of toys to keep from being bored. They are not as destructive as large parrots and will not eat the
kitchen table, however they do need to be supervised when they are outside their cages because they can get in a lot of trouble.. Parrotlets are
also known to eat a lot and to be aggressive towards other animals.
As parrots become more popular as pets, more and more books, videos and books on training become available. However a basic understanding of
parrot behaviour is better than any type of training. Before we even try to educate a parrot it is important that we educate ourselves about parrots. There are
some things we need to know about parrots that are absolutely necessary if we are to be successful as parrot owners.
parrot behaviour is better than any type of training. Before we even try to educate a parrot it is important that we educate ourselves about parrots. There are
some things we need to know about parrots that are absolutely necessary if we are to be successful as parrot owners.
Most of the undesirable behaviours we encounter in parrots is directed linked to their instincts. Screaming is something that parrots need to do in the wild.
In their native forests they scream at sunrise when they are off to forage, They scream to communicate with other members of their flocks. When we
consider how far their screams (calls) have to travel in the forests we understand why they are so loud. This is especially true of South American parrots
since they often congregate with parrots of other species. Not only do their screams have to carry far but they also have to be heard over the very high noise
level produced by the screams of other parrot species.
Captive parrots will inevitably scream. It does no good to punish parrots as they do not understand punishment. Also, if screaming gets a parrot some
attention, then invariably the parrot will scream even more than it needs to. However, by ignoring this undesirable behaviours one can get a parrot to stop
screaming. Parrots need attention and if certain types of behaviours are not rewarded with attention they will tend to change their ways.
In their native forests they scream at sunrise when they are off to forage, They scream to communicate with other members of their flocks. When we
consider how far their screams (calls) have to travel in the forests we understand why they are so loud. This is especially true of South American parrots
since they often congregate with parrots of other species. Not only do their screams have to carry far but they also have to be heard over the very high noise
level produced by the screams of other parrot species.
Captive parrots will inevitably scream. It does no good to punish parrots as they do not understand punishment. Also, if screaming gets a parrot some
attention, then invariably the parrot will scream even more than it needs to. However, by ignoring this undesirable behaviours one can get a parrot to stop
screaming. Parrots need attention and if certain types of behaviours are not rewarded with attention they will tend to change their ways.
Parrots do bite, however in the wild parrots do not bite each other. A parrot may bite to show discomfort, displeasure, fear etc... It is important to build a partnership with one's parrot and to
read the parrot's body language correctly, One should never force a parrot to do anything he does not want to do. A parrot will also bite as a form of play, i.e. to explore one's fingers,but
there again it is our responsibility to let the parrot know how hard it is allowed to bite us. A parrot will also bite to get attention. And again if it is rewarded for such undesirable behaviour, it
will do it again.
read the parrot's body language correctly, One should never force a parrot to do anything he does not want to do. A parrot will also bite as a form of play, i.e. to explore one's fingers,but
there again it is our responsibility to let the parrot know how hard it is allowed to bite us. A parrot will also bite to get attention. And again if it is rewarded for such undesirable behaviour, it
will do it again.
Parrots have a very strong instinctive need to bond. That need is also present in captive parrots. In the wild parrots will forge very strong bonds with their mate and their flocks. They are very
social birds that do everything together. A parrot with strong bonds with a human may decide that a cage or a room in the house or the entire house itself is its territory and will become very
aggressive in its defense of this territory and thus be very unpleasant with visitors that it perceives as intruders. A parrot should be encouraged to bond with more than one person. This
make them more sociable overall.
social birds that do everything together. A parrot with strong bonds with a human may decide that a cage or a room in the house or the entire house itself is its territory and will become very
aggressive in its defense of this territory and thus be very unpleasant with visitors that it perceives as intruders. A parrot should be encouraged to bond with more than one person. This
make them more sociable overall.
next
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
