Pionites - Caiques

Caique Breeders

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The brightly-colored Caique (pronounced kye-eek).is endemic to the Amazon Rainforest of northern Brazil and southern Venezuela, and the Guiana highlands, where they can be found in the canopies of forested areas.

Diet / Feeding

Their natural diet consists mainly of fruits and seeds.

Description

The average length of an adult caique is 23 cm or 9 inches in length. They weight around 150 to 175 grams or 5.3 - 6.2 oz. Their average expected lifespan is 30 years.
The Caiques are very distinctive and beautiful in appearance. They are often referred to as the "Seven-Color Parrot" because of their highly defined black, green, yellow, orange, white and blue feathers.
The two major species are the Black-headed Caique (Pionites melanocephala) and the White-bellied Caique (Pionites leucogaster), both of which are endemic to South America.
Caique wing feathers produce a distinctive flapping sound in flight.

Budgerigar aka "Budgie"

he Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus, nicknamed budgie), is a small parrot belonging to the tribe Melopsittacini.
Though budgerigars are often called parakeets, especially in American English, this term also refers to any of a number of small parrots with long flat tails. The budgerigar is found throughout the interior, drier parts of Australia and has survived in the inlands of that continent for over 5 million years. The name "Budgerigars" is derived from Australian aboriginal term: "Betcherrygah", which basically means "good to eat"; it was then abbreviated to "budgie" -- which has become the common name of this small parrot.

Amazon Parrots

Overview

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The Amazon is a loving and sociable parrot originating from South America.
The affectionate and loyal nature of the Amazon make this bird a wonderful pet for those experienced with companion parrots. Amazons are highly intelligent and require a devoted owner who is willing to provide significant and meaningful attention, as well as stimulus such as chewing toys to keep them happy and healthy.
Hand reared male birds from aviary bred parents make the best pets. Amazons are generally easily trained and have an excellent talking ability. If not provided with the necessary training and socialisation, the Amazon can become aggressive and susceptible to other behavioural problems.

African Greys aka Grey Parrots

African Grey Parrots (Psittacus erithacus) are endemic to primary and secondary rainforest of West and Central Africa.

They have the reputation for being amongst the most intelligent of all birds. Their human-like ability to mimic speech and gentle nature have made them popular pets.

Several sub-species have been named (please refer to this page for information), but only the first two are universally accepted:

• Congo African Grey Parrot or CAG (Psittacus erithacus erithacus) - The nominate subspecies
  • Identification: Larger than the Timneh at about 33 cm (13 in) long. Light grey feathers, bright red tails, and an all black beak

African Greys Birds

African Greys Birds

info - The African Grey Parrot is a medium-sized parrot found in the primary and secondary rainforest of West and Central Africa. Experts regard it as one of the most intelligent birds, some boasting vocabularies of up to 2,000 words! Because these birds are so smart, they tend to be demanding pets, and will get bored quickly if not stimulated. They feed primarily on palm nuts, seeds, fruits, leafy matter, but have been observed eating snails. Their overall gentle nature and their inclination and ability to mimic speech have made them popular pets. This has led many to be captured from the wild and sold into the pet trade. The African Grey Parrot is listed on CITES appendix II, which restricts trade of wild caught species, because wild populations can not sustain trapping for the pet trade. As a pet, they must be entertained, or they start to pluck their feathers,

Lovebirds

Lovebirds

Size - Lovebirds are small, compact parrots about 12 - 16 cm / 5 - 6 inches in length.
Expected Life Span - Up to 15 years or more.

Lovebirds are the second smallest species of parrot. Their weight range is 42 to 60 grams. Females tend to be slighter larger than the males. Lovebirds are playful by nature and it loves to follow you around on your shoulder.

Finches and Canaries

Finches and Canaries
Finches and Canaries are other popular types of pet birds. With most varieties measuring 5 inches or less, Finches and Canaries require less space than most other bird species. Unlike parrots, which are hookbills, Finches and Canaries are known as softbills or waxbills. These little birds thrive in small flocks, and generally pay little attention to humans -- making them perfect pets for those who love to watch birds, but would like a pet that requires minimal interaction. A well cared for Finch or Canary can live for up to 10 years.

Budgerigar (Parakeet)

Budgerigar (Parakeet) Description

• Physical Description

  The budgie is often refered to as a 'parakeet'. The normal budgie has a bright green plumage on the chest. The wings are a mix of green with black. The heads of the budgie has black lines covering a yellow head. There are several variations to this basic budgerigar, including yellow, blue (cobalt), violet, and albino.
  
  Some budgies have been bred down in size but with a greater number of

The Blue Gold Macaw

he Blue-and-gold Macaw, is a member of the group of prominent tropical parrots known as macaws. It breeds in the forest and timberlands of tropical South America from Trinidad and Venezuela south to Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It extends into Central America, where it is limited to Panama. It is an endangered species in Trinidad, has probably been eradicated from western Ecuador, and is on the verge of being eradicated from Paraguay, but still remains widespread and fairly common in a large part of mainland South America. It is therefore listed as Least Concern by BirdLife International as a threatened species. It can reach 30-33.6 inches long and weighs 2-3 lbs, making it one of the largest parrots in the world. It is brilliant in appearance with blue wings and tail, black chin, golden underparts and a green