Goffin’s Cockatoo – Profile & Care Guide
Common name Goffin’s cockatoo, Tanimbar corella Scientific name Cacatua goffiniana Length 27 – 33 cm Lifespan 40 years Weight 250 – 325 grams Origin Indonesia Noise level Moderate to rather…
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Budgie (Budgerigar) – Profile & Care Guide
Common name Budgie, budgerigar Scientific name Melopsittacus undulatus Length 18-20 cm (7-7.8 in) Weight 22-32 gr (0.8-1.1 oz) Lifespan 6-18 years Origin Central-Southern Australia Noise level Quiet warbling to sharp…
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Where do Parrots Come From?
Exploring the Ancient Origins of Parrots: A Gondwanan Legacy The origins of parrots are a fascinating subject that intertwines avian biology with the deep history of our planet’s landmasses. Recent…
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Medivet Group – Avian Vet
About Medivet Group Since its founding in 1987, Medivet has evolved into a leading veterinary care provider, now boasting over 500 branches across the UK, Germany, Spain, and France, complemented…
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Senegal Parrot – Profile & Care Guide
Common name Senegal Parrot Latin name Poicephalus senegalus Length 23 cm/9 inches Weight 120-150 grams Life Span 25-30 years Origin Savanna woodlands and forests of West Africa (Senegal, Gambia and…
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Blue-Throated Conure Profile & Care Guide
Common name Blue Throated Conure, Ochre-Marked Parakeet Latin name Pyrrhura cruentata Length 30cm/11.8 inches Weight 90 grams Life Span 15 – 25 years Origin Eastern Brazil, from southern Bahia south…
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Kakariki Profile & Care Guide – Parrot Essentials
Common name Kakariki, kākāriki, New Zealand parakeet Latin name Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae (Red-fronted Kakariki), Cyanoramphus auriceps (Yellow-fronted Kakariki), Cyanoramphus malherbi (Orange-fronted Kakariki) Length 25-28 cm (10-13 in) Weight 50-65 gr (2.3…
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Parrots Halloween Safety Practical Guide
In this article, Chris Davis talks about aspects of Parrots Halloween Safety and how we can protect our feathered friends during the month of “Trick or Treats” Parrots Halloween Safety…
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Spook-tacular Parrot Photo Contest
Greetings, fellow parrot enthusiasts! It’s that bewitching time of year again, and here at Parrot Essentials, we’re thrilled to introduce our spine-tingling and feather-fluffing extravaganza: the “Spook-tacular Parrot Photo Contest.”…
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Arcadia Bird Lights
Arcadia Bird has become a beacon of innovation and quality, offering an extensive range of Bird Lights with nearly twenty years of experience providing lighting solutions. In this blog post,…
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