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Lorikeets
Lorikeets are very colorful, playful birds. There are a number of varieties, but not all are kept as pets. They are sometimes called honeyeaters as their favorite food is nectar. Lorikeets can be found in the East Indies area and western Pacific including 7 species in Australia. Most lorikeets are green with red and yellow […]
Parakeet
Where does the Parakeet come from? The Budgerigar or “Budgie” is native to Australia. It is known as the Parakeet in the U.S. they were named Budgerigar by the Aborigines of Australia. What does the Parakeet look like? Budgies are very small birds weighing approximately 80 gms. Wild Budgies have green bodies with striping patterns […]
Moluccan Cockatoo
What is the native habitat of the Moluccan Cockatoo? The Moluccan Cockatoo is a native of Seram and other islands in eastern Indonesia, also known as the Maluccin, Malukel or Spice Islands. It is an endangered species. Captive bred birds are legal with approciate CITES certification. While it cannot be imported to the U.S., the […]