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Black lory or Chalcopsitta atra pair

Black Lory | Chalcopsitta atra parrot profile

Published: September 5, 2023Modified: September 26, 2023

The black lory, native to Indonesia, is one of the most striking parrots out there. Although it’s many a parrot lover’s dream species to own, as of right now, it’s …

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Green rosella parakeet

Green Rosella | Platycercus caledonicus Care & Info

Published: November 6, 2022Modified: September 26, 2023

Most parrot enthusiasts are familiar with the eastern rosella and crimson rosella from Australia, but have you also heard of the green rosella (Platycercus caledonicus)? This Tasmanian native is beautifully …

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Black-Capped Lory | Lorius lory Care & Info

Published: August 30, 2022Modified: September 5, 2023

Thinking about adding a black-capped lory (Lorius lory) to your family? Good choice! These colorful New Guinean natives can make fantastic pets. They do need some special care, however, and …

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Green and yellow pied kakariki parakeet.

Kakariki Care, Diet, Housing & More | Cyanoramphus sp.

Published: June 13, 2022Modified: September 26, 2023

Thinking of adding a kakariki parakeet to your feathered family? Good choice! These delightful New Zealand natives can make fantastic, loving pets. But what does a kakariki need to thrive? …

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English budgie (left) vs common budgie (right): Melopsittacus undulatus, a popular pet bird.

English Budgie | Origins, Differences & More

Published: April 8, 2022Modified: September 26, 2023

Ever been at the pet store, looking at their budgies, and confused to see two different-looking types of these parakeets with a significant price difference? You wouldn’t be the first! …

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Budgie Care | Housing, Diet, Temperament & More

Published: January 8, 2022Modified: September 26, 2023

Thinking of adding a budgie to your family? Good choice! There’s a reason these little parakeets are the most popular pet parrots out there. Sadly, though, their popularity has also …

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    • Eclectus
    • Indian ringnecks
    • Lories & lorikeets
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    • Quaker parrots
  • Parrot care
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