Where does the Macaw come from? The Macaws native habitats are the rain forests of Central and south American. Sadly , the rain forests are disappearing and some species of Macaw are on the endangered list. Macaws have been kept as pets in the U.S. as far back as 1100 A.D. by the Pueblo Indians. […]
Bird Breeds
Birds add color and music to out lives.
Here is a list of the top bird breeds:
Greater Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo
Where is the Greater Sulfur Crested Cockatoo from? The Sulfur Crested Cockatoo is native to Australia. Some have also been seen in Indonesia and New Guinea. What does the Greater Sulfur Crested Cockatoo look like? The Sulfur Crested Cockatoo is a beautiful white bird with a yellow crest. The tail and undersides of the wings […]
Goffin’s Cockatoo
Where does Goffin’s Cockatoo come from? The Goffin’s Cockatoo’s natural home is in the forest of the Tanimbar Islands of Indonesia. Due to illegal hunting and encroaching civilization, the Goffin’s Cockatoo is on the list of Threatened Species. There are more of these birds in captivity than in the wild. What does Goffin’s Cockatoo look […]
Frizzles
Frizzles are a popular chicken breed due to its backwards feathers which give it a striking appearance. Frizzle feathering apparently originated in south east Asia where it was recorded around 300 years ago. Frizzles can be introduced into any breed of chicken, but Frizzle is now recognized as a separate breed as well. They are […]
Emerald Toucanet
Description Emerald Toucanet are the most commonly distributed birds of the toucan family consisting of about 17 sub-species . As the name implies , Emerald Toucanets are smaller than toucans and nest in tree hollows . Where does the Emerald Toucanet come from? This bird is native to mountainous regions of Mexico, Central America, Northern […]
Eclectus Parrot
The natural habitats of the Eclectus Parrot are the tropical rainforests of the Solomon Islands, New Guinea and Northeast Australia. Parrots are generally tree dwellers, digging a hole in the trunk for nesting. The Eclectus Parrot females range from 383-549 grams; males are 388-524 grams. Length is 12-14 1/2 inches. Lifespan is about 50 years. […]
Chattering Lory
Where does the Chattering Lory come from? The Chattering Lory’s home is Indonesia. This bird may be one of an endangered species and may not be imported into the U.S. check with CITES for current information. What does the Chattering Lory look like? The Lory’s body is scarlet with yellow under the wings and on […]
Canary
Where does the Canary come from? The Canary’s natural habitats are the Azores, the Canary Islands and Madeira. In 1911 they were brought to Midway Island near the Hawaian Islands where they still thrive. Canaries were first bred and domesticated in the 1600s. What does the Canary look like? The Canary is a member of […]
Amazon Parrot
Where does the Amazon Parrot come from? The Amazon Parrot is a bird native to the New World from South America to Central America to Mexico and the Caribbean islands. What does the Amazon Parrot look like? The prevailing color of the Amazon Parrot is green with accent colors that can be quite showy. Size […]
African Grey Parrot
Where is the African Grey Parrot from? As the name implies, the African Grey Parrot is from the rainforest of West and Central Africa. The ancient Egyptians were known to keep them as pets. Later the Greeks and Romans did as well. There is the Congo African Grey and the Timneh African Grey. They both […]