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Popular as pets due to their small size, beauty, and intelligence, green-cheeked conures have stolen many bird lover’s hearts. Their curiosity, spunk, and playful nature are great characteristics in a pet bird. Mischievous and engaging, green-cheeked conures pack a lot of personality into a small package. The fact that they are less noisy than most other parrots—and more affordable—adds to their appeal.
Double Yellow-Headed Amazons make wonderful, affectionate pets when hand fed and raised in captivity from a young age. Highly gifted and possessing impressive speech abilities, the Double Yellow-Headed Amazon is a charming bird that loves being the center of attention. Just be sure you have four to six hours per day to devote to care, social play, and out-of-cage time before adopting one.
Stunning in their brilliant yellow color, the golden conure (or Queen of Bavaria conure) is, without a doubt, a beautiful bird. They can also make a very nice and affectionate companion pet that is spunky, smart, and entertaining, though they are rare and expensive. One thing is for sure—these are very special parrots that seem to steal the hearts of every bird owner they meet.
The Eclectus is a native of Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and/or the Solomon Islands. This species has also been introduced to Palau. Contrary to what the name suggests – the Grand Eclectus is actually smaller than most other Eclectus subspecies.
The Grand Eclectus is stocky in shape – similiar to the Solomon Eclectus – and has a narrower beak than the other eclectuses. The plumage is somewhat less vibrant than the one of the other eclectuses, and the tail is considerabl shorter and only narrowly tipped with lemon yellow.
The males are generally green with blue at the bend of the wing and red under the wing and sides of the body.
The female is generally red with dull-purple across the upper mantle, abdomen and lower breast. Her red feathers have a burnt or darkened quality and the tips of her tail feathers are often edged with yellow orange. The vent area is orange.
Playful and sweet, hand-fed Green-Cheeked Amazon parrots are good family pets that enjoy interacting with their human “flock.” While Green Cheeked Amazons are known as good-natured birds, they have a streak of curiosity that some owners say makes them more prone to mischief-making than some others of the Amazon species.
The Indian ringneck parakeet is a very beautiful bird as well as a popular pet. It may not be right for everyone, since it requires a lot of attention and care, but it is a very social bird and can become an excellent companion for the entire family.
The Major Mitchell’s cockatoo is an attractive and intelligent bird that is known for its colorful crest. While they are a sight to see, these cockatoos need specialized care and large enclosures that not all people can accommodate. They also are recommended for those who are familiar with large parrots.
Moluccan cockatoos are affectionate birds that bond strongly with their caretakers. Those interested in a Moluccan cockatoo should expect a cuddly and somewhat clingy feathered friend, as these birds like to stay close to their favorite humans. Thus, they require a person who is home for most of the day.
Popular as pets due to their small size, beauty, and intelligence, green-cheeked conures have stolen many bird lover’s hearts. Their curiosity, spunk, and playful nature are great characteristics in a pet bird. Mischievous and engaging, green-cheeked conures pack a lot of personality into a small package. The fact that they are less noisy than most other parrots—and more affordable—adds to their appeal.