Birds

Scientific Name Ara militaris Common Name Military Macaw Care Level Intermediate Lifespan 50-60 years Adult Size 28-32 inches Diet Fruits, nuts, seeds, vegetables Origin Central and South America Temperament Intelligent, social, loud History & Domestication The Military Macaw, named for its uniform-like green plumage, is native to the forests of Central and South America. These magnificent birds have held a […]

Scientific Name Ara macao Common Name Scarlet Macaw Care Level Intermediate to Expert Lifespan 40-75 years Adult Size 32-36 inches Diet Fruits, nuts, seeds, vegetables Origin Central and South America Temperament Vibrant, intelligent, vocal History & Domestication The Scarlet Macaw, with its vivid red, yellow, and blue feathers, is arguably one of the most recognizable and iconic members of the […]

Scientific Name Forpus coelestis Common Name American Parakeet or Parrotlet Care Level Beginner to Intermediate Lifespan 15-20 years Adult Size 4-5 inches Diet Seeds, fruits, vegetables, insects Origin Central and South America Temperament Active, affectionate, somewhat feisty History & Domestication The American Parakeet, commonly referred to as the Parrotlet, is a tiny parrot species native to Central and South America. […]

Scientific Name Forpus coelestis Common Name Celestial Parrotlet Care Level Beginner to Intermediate Lifespan 15-20 years Adult Size 4.5-5 inches Diet Seeds, fruits, vegetables, and pellets Origin Ecuador and Northern Peru Temperament Active, curious, and affectionate History & Domestication Originating from the tropical regions of Ecuador and Northern Peru, the Celestial Parrotlet, scientifically known as Forpus coelestis, is a small […]

Scientific Name Forpus passerinus Common Name Green-Rumped Parrotlet Care Level Intermediate Lifespan 10-15 years Adult Size 4-5 inches Diet Seeds, fruits, vegetables, and pellets Origin Northern South America Temperament Social, active, and occasionally feisty History & Domestication Hailing from the verdant regions of Northern South America, primarily within countries like Venezuela, Guyana, and Brazil, the Green-Rumped Parrotlet is a petite […]

Scientific Name Forpus conspicillatus Common Name Spectacled Parrotlet Care Level Intermediate Lifespan 15-20 years Adult Size 4.7 inches (12 cm) Diet Seeds, fruits, vegetables, and pellets Origin Northern South America (Colombia, Venezuela) Temperament Lively, affectionate, slightly territorial History & Domestication The Spectacled Parrotlet, native to regions of northern South America, especially in parts of Colombia and Venezuela, has a history […]

Scientific Name Psittacus erithacus erithacus Common Name Congo African Grey Parrot Care Level Advanced Lifespan 40-60 years Adult Size 12-14 inches (30-36 cm) Diet Seeds, nuts, fruits, vegetables, and pellets Origin Central Africa Temperament Intelligent, sensitive, occasionally aloof History & Domestication The Congo African Grey Parrot, a native of the rainforests of West and Central Africa, boasts a rich history […]

Scientific Name Psittacus timneh Common Name Timneh African Grey Parrot Care Level Advanced Lifespan 40-50 years Adult Size 9-11 inches (23-28 cm) Diet Seeds, nuts, fruits, vegetables, and pellets Origin Western parts of the African rainforest Temperament Intelligent, affectionate, can be reserved History & Domestication The Timneh African Grey Parrot, much like its larger cousin, the Congo African Grey, has […]

Scientific Name Agapornis nigrigenis Common Name Black-Cheeked Lovebird Care Level Intermediate Lifespan 10-15 years Adult Size Approximately 5.5 inches (14 cm) Diet Seeds, fruits, vegetables, and pellets Origin Zambia, in southeastern Africa Temperament Social, affectionate, sometimes territorial History & Domestication The Black-Cheeked Lovebird is native to a small region in southwestern Zambia, where it thrives in deciduous woodland areas near […]