Parrot Profiles

  • Parrot Profile: Pacific Parrotlet

    Parrot Profile: Pacific Parrotlet

    Pacific Parrotlets (Forpus coelestis) are very tiny parrots. In fact, with an average length of just 13cm (5.1 inches), they’re among the smallest parrot species in the world. Generally Parrotlets...
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  • Parrot Profile: Sierra Parakeet

    Parrot Profile: Sierra Parakeet

    Sierra Parakeets, also known as Aymara Parakeets or Grey-Hooded Parakeets, are small birds that are about 20cm in length and weigh 32-45 grams. They can live for an average of...
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  • Parrot Profile: Caique

    Parrot Profile: Caique

    Caique (kai-eke) Parrot ( Pionites melanocephalus and Pionites leucogaster) are stocky parrots (about 9-10 inches long) with very bright plumage and short, square tails. They generally weigh 150-170g and it...
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  • Parrot Profile: Green Cheek Conure

    Parrot Profile: Green Cheek Conure

    General Information Green-Cheeked Conures are a relatively small bird, with an average length of about 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) and usually weigh around 63-71 grams (2.2-2.5 oz). In proper care, Green-Cheeked...
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  • Parrot Profile: Lineolated Parakeet

    Parrot Profile: Lineolated Parakeet

    General Information Lineolated Parakeets, more commonly known as Linnies or Barred Parakeets, are a small parrot native to Central America in the high mountains of South Mexico to West Panama....
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