Bird Magazine
Hawk-headed Parrot, or Red-fan parrot Deroptyus accipitrinus: The Hawk-headed Parrot is the only member in its genus and has for many years baffled taxonomists and naturalists regarding its relationship with other parrots. It must...
The Red-rumped Parrot: Psephotus haematonotus – The natural range of the Red-rumped Parrot is in south-west Australia, particularly inland. It is one of the few Australian parakeets that has benefited from the arrival of...
Moluccan King Parrot (Mauli), Alisterus amboinensis Description: The Moluccan King Parrot, also called the Amboina King Parrot, and its subspecies are among the most colourful parrots in the world. Unlike the Australian King parrot...
Jardine Parrot – Poicephalus gulielmi IN THIS BLOG POST Jardine Parrots, also known as Jardine’s Parrots or Red-fronted Parrots (Poicephalus gulielmi), are known for their striking appearance, intelligence, and gentle nature. If you are...
Red-bellied Parrot: Poicephalus rufiventris Red-Bellies occur in a large area in the Horn of Africa. They are found in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Somalia, and northern Kenya. They prefer low-lying thorny scrublands, particularly where Baobab trees...
Brown-headed Parrots (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus) are charming and intelligent birds known for their playful nature and potential to mimic human speech. If you’re considering getting a Brown-headed Parrot, here are some key aspects to consider...
Meyer’s parrot – Poicephalus meyeriThe identification of subspecies.By Rinus van den Broek Introduction: When I started with the first Meyer parrots at the end of 2016, I discovered that the well-known Meyer’s also had...
We asked Tony Silva about parrot medication. “When should we medicate our birds?” By Tony Silva Parrot medication introduction As I travel the world, I see dramatic differences in husbandry protocols. In Europe, there...
We asked Tony Silva about parrot nest inspection. “Should the parrot nest be examined and if so how often?” By: Tony Silva In 1978 I bred the Slender-billed Conure Enicognathus leptorhynchus, a species that had...
We asked Tony Silva about parrot breaking eggs. “Why do my parrots break their eggs?” – by Tony Silva Parrots break eggs for many reasons. Night fright, perhaps caused by a rodent; inexperience, especially...
Q & A: “Do African Grey Parrots need dark cages to breed?” By Tony Silva During the heyday of the bird trade (the mid-1970s to mid-1990s), the African Greys Psittacus erithacus was a common trade species;...
We asked Tony Silva about breeding parrots indoors. “Can parrots be bred successfully indoors?” By: Tony Silva Can parrots be bred successfully indoors? Many years ago, before moving to South Florida, I kept my...
Parrot breeding age – Content creator: Petrus van Tonder “At what age is a pair of parrots ready to breed?” – by Tony Silva The onset of sexual maturity varies with species and also...
Parrots and temperature – Temperature tolerance in parrots: highs and lowsBy Tony Silva During the current cold snap across the US, I am receiving countless emails, phone calls, and messages. The questions invariably consist...
Our very first magazine edition was published in February 2017. We came a long way since then and I thought it to be a good idea to publish some of the articles in blog...
Oil supplement for parrots – by Tony Silva My collection’s health is always the focal point of my daily activities. I look at every bird in detail every morning and I modify and change...
