Parrotlets are the smallest parrots known in the world. Some people have labeled them “Pocket Parrots”. Their closest relative is the Amazon Parrot. There are different species in the family. Pacific Parrotlet (Celestial Parrotlet or Lesson’s Parrotlet) The Pacific Parrotlet is the best known and most popular. There are about 4 3/4-5 1/2in. long. Color […]
I’m sure you’ve heard the expression, “proud as a peacock.” And they do strut about proudly displaying their magnificent tails. While we refer to them all as Peacocks, that’s what the male of the family is called. The female is a Peahen and the babies are Peachicks. Together they are referred to as Peafowl. The […]
What is the native habitat of the Rainbow-billed Toucan? The Rainbow-billed Toucan is found in the jungles of Mexico, Central America and South America. They make their nests in hollowed-out spots in trees. The Rainbow-billed Toucan is the national bird of Belize. What does the Rainbow-billed Toucan look like? This bird is 17-22 inches long […]
