Author: Randy Jones

The Blue-Throated Macaw, scientifically named Ara Glaucogularis, was earlier called Ara Caninde or Caninde Macaw or otherwise Wagler’s Macaw. This macaw bird is widespread in a few locations in the central parts of northern Bolivia, called Los Llanos de Moxos. This species of Blue Throated Macaw enrich the legacy of Bolivia; the current estimation of…

The Military Macaw from the Arinae subfamily and Arini tribe is a large parrot, which has recently emerged as a favorite companion bird. It can also be termed a mid-sized Macaw. This green-colored Macaw originated from the forests of South America and Mexico. Description These large parrots grow about 70.5 cm in height, and weigh…

The White Bellied Caique, also known as the Green-thighed parrot, is biologically termed Pionites Leucogaster. It is a member of the Psittacidae family and Pionites genus. This species consists of three subspecies and all the birds of these subspecies are medium-sized parrots. The Caique is pronounced as “kigh-eek”. The distinct feature of this parrot is…

Cacatua Galerita, commonly known as Sulphur Crested Cockatoo is a member of the Cacatuidae family and Cacatua genus. It is basically a white-colored Cockatoo that inhabits the wooded areas of New Guinea and Australia. This genus is also seen in the Indonesian Islands. In these areas, they are very populated, hence considered pests due to…

The Rose Ringed Parakeet, also known as Indian Ringneck Parakeet, is a lovely parrot from the Psittaculidae family. These birds are biologically termed “Psittacula Krameri.” They love to fly, and hence, they prefer an aviary ambiance instead of a cage. They are endemic to Afro-Asian areas and have a vast range. Due to its social…

The Yellow-Naped Parrot, commonly known as Yellow-Naped Amazon, is scientifically termed Amazona Auropalliata, and it is a type of Amazon parrot. It belongs to the Psittacoidea family and the Amazona genus. The excellent talking ability and widespread availability have made this bird popular as a good companion bird. It also has the ability to mimic…

The Ara Macao, commonly called the Scarlet Macaw, belongs to the group of Neotropical parrots collectively called macaws. Brightly colored red, yellow, and blue, the Scarlet Macaw is a large bird found in the evergreen and humid tropical forest regions of South America. It can be found in regions extending from Mexico in the extreme…