Name: Magic. Species: Congo African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus erithacus.) Sex: Male. Age: 12 Weeks. Favorite Foods: Magic is still being fed handfeeding formula, but is also beginning to nibble on softened pellets! Favorite Toys: There's not m...
The Wedge-tailed Eagle or Eaglehawk (Aquila audax) is the largest raptor in Australia and is the most common of all the world's large eagles. It has long, fairly broad wings, fully feathered legs, and an unmistakable wedge-shaped tail. Because of bot...
Species: There are many species of cockatoos, but the most common species seen in captivity (in no particular order) include the Moluccan, Goffin's, umbrella, sulfur crested (greater and lesser), and bare eyed cockatoos.Size: Range in size from about...
Common Names: Blue Crown Conure, Blue Crowned Conure, Sharp Tailed Conure Scientific Name: Aratinga acuticaudata. Origin: Blue Crown Conures are found in various parts of central South America. Size: Most Blue Crown Conures grow to be about 12 inches...
Definition: Hormonal behavior in pet birds is typically enhanced in the springtime. As breeding season approaches, the sexually mature birds experience natural hormone surges that can trigger some bizarre and undesirable behaviors. These behaviors ca...
Common Name: CanaryScientific Name: Serinus canaria.Origin: The Canary Islands.Size: Small, at 10-12 cm in length.Average Lifespan: A well cared for Canary can live for up to 10 years!Temperament: Most Canaries are somewhat timid and shy little birds...
Cockatiels are among the most popular pet birds. Small parrots with a variety of color patterns and a crest, they are attractive as well as friendly and easy to tame. Because of their small size, cockatiel care and taming is easier than some other pa...
Question: Can I train a pet bird to like being petted?Answer: Getting your bird to accept being petted is not training so much, as being in tune to their behavior and clues and working with the personality of the bird. Some birds are natural born cud...
Name: Karma. Species: Sun Conure(Aratinga solstitialis solstitialis.) Sex: Female Age: 3 months. Favorite Foods: According to Karma's mom, Lacey, she will try just about anything! Her favorite foods so far seem to be bananas, broccoli, and sunflower ...
Magic the Congo African Grey Parrot