The blue-and-yellow macaw, aka blue-and-gold macaw, is a larger Neotropical parrot. They prefer forest habitats – primarily varzea (seasonal floodplain forest inundated by whitewater rivers), open areas of terra firme (unflooded
The moluccan eclectus parrot hails from the Maluku Islands. They prefer the canopy level of the rainforests. However, they’re restricted to rainforest patches and eucalypt woodlands in their ranges. Even though they face
The parrot snake, aka lora, hails from Central and South America. They prefer moist forests, wet forests, rainforests, and dry forest habitats. These slender serpents spend most of their time in trees and bushes,
The sun parakeet, aka sun conure, hails from the north Brazilian state of Roraima, southern Guyana, southern Suriname, and southern French Guiana. They prefer coastal forests and dry savanna woodlands. Due to the
The yellow-headed Amazon parrot, aka yellow-headed parrot, yellow-headed Amazon, or double yellow-headed Amazon, calls Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras their home. They are among the most well-known
The parrotfish is a semi-custodial fish that lives amongst the coral reefs, rocky coasts, and seagrass beds. There are approximately 80+ known species of parrotfish, to date. They come in a
Known the world over for their intellect and loyalty, the African grey parrot is one of the most sought after of the exotic pets. Care should be taken though, as I have worked with these
The budgerigar, aka budgie, or more famously – parakeet, is actually a member of the parrot family. There are 115 known species of parakeet. But we will be focusing on the budgerigar
The Pesquet’s parrot, aka Dracula parrot, bare-headed Parrot, or vulturine parrot, is a unique parrot that hails from New Guinea. They prefer hill and montane rainforests. These Dracula
The kea parrot, aka the New Zealand Mountain Parrot, is a native of the mountains of New Zealand’s South Island. They are entertaining and playful birds that attract tourists from
