While the Quaker Parrot (also known as the Monk Parrot) is a South American bird, there are large colonies in South Florida, the Midwest and the Northeast United States. Quaker Parrots bob their heads and shake, normal behavior for them and the reason for their name. Adult birds are about 12 inches long. Colors are […]
Where is the Sun Conure from? The Sun Conure’s natural home is Central and South America. Some can be found in Mexico and the West Indies. What does the Sun Conure look like? The Sun Conure is 12 inches long including the tail. The feathers are orange, blue, yellow and green in combinations over their […]
The Orpington breed was created in 1886 by William Cook, who crossed Minorcas, Langshans and Plymouth Rocks, and named the breed after his hometown. He first created black Orpingtons and then went on to create white, buff and blue colored. The original purpose of the breed was to be dual-purpose, for both egg and meat […]
