Blue headed parrot. Pionus menstruus. South and Ce

Blue Headed Pionus (Pionus menstruus)

Named for their colorful and eye-catching feathers, these birds are commonly known as the Blue Headed Pionus, or, more simply, the Blue Headed Parrot. Their scientific name is Pionus menstruus.  …

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Parrot eating food in hand.

Keeping Wild Birds as Pets

Attempting to keep a wild bird as a pet is a questionable idea in the vast majority of cases, and depending on where you live, it could also be illegal. …

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Parakeet Budgie Budgerigar

Are There Different Types of Parakeets?

While it’s true that budgies are parakeets, they are only one of the hundreds of bird varieties that can be classified as parakeets. Not all parrots are parakeets. The parrot/parakeet debate …

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Two white cockatooes

Cockatoo: Bird Species Profile

In This Article Expand History Temperament Speech and Vocalizations Colors and Markings Care Health Problems Diet and Nutrition Exercise Pros of Cockatoos Cons of Cockatoos Where to Adopt or Buy …

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