White-eared Parakeet or Maroon-faced Parakeet (Pyrrhura leucotis) Information

White-eared Parakeet

The White-eared Parakeet or Maroon-faced Parakeet (Pyrrhura leucotis) is a small parrot belonging to the genus Pyrrhura. As here defined, it is endemic to Atlantic Forest in eastern Brazil. The Venezuelan, Grey-breasted and Pfrimer's Parakeets were formerly classed as subspecies of this bird but are increasingly treated as separate species.

White-eared Parakeet

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White-crowned Parrot (Pionus senilis) Information

White-crowned Parrot

The White-crowned Parrot (Pionus senilis), also known as the White-crowned Pionus in aviculture, is a small parrot which is a resident breeding species from eastern Mexico to western Panama.

It is found in lowlands and foothills locally up to 1600 m altitude in forest canopy and edges, and adjacent semi-open woodland and second growth. The 3-6 white eggs are laid in an unlined nest, usually a natural cavity in a tree or a hollow palm stub.

White-crowned Parrot

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Western Corella (Cacatua pastinator) Information

Western Corella

The Western Corella (Cacatua pastinator) formerly known as the Western Long-billed Corella, is a species of white cockatoo endemic to south-western Western Australia.

Western Corella

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Western Corella

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Taxonomy

The Western Corella was formerly considered either a subspecies of the Little Corella or the Long-billed Corella, before being recognised as a full species. There are two subspecies:

•     Muir's Corella, Cacatua (Licmetis) pastinator pastinator (Gould, 1841)
•     Butler's Corella, Cacatua (Licmetis) pastinator butleri Ford, J., 1987

Western Rosella (Platycercus icterotis) Information

Western Rosella

 The Western Rosella (Platycercus icterotis) less commonly known as the Stanley Rosella, Earl of Derby's parakeet or Yellow-cheeked parakeet, is the smallest species of rosella and is found in the South West of Australia.in Eucalypt forests and timbered areas. These are smallish parrots measuring 25–30 cm (9.8–12 in) in length and weighing from 28 to 80 g (0.99 to 2.8 oz), with an average of 63.3 g (2.23 oz). they are red from the head to the breast with white or beige-ish yellow cheeks and blue and green patterned wings with males being slightly larger and having a more vibrant yellow cheek colouring. Their bills are a grey 'horn' colour like most Australian parrots.

Western Rosella

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Violet-necked Lory (Eos squamata) Information

Violet-necked Lory

The Violet-necked Lory (Eos squamata) is a species of parrot in the Psittaculidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests and tropical mangrove forests.

Violet-necked Lory

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Taxonomy

The Violet-necked Lory has three subspecies:

    Eos squamata, (Boddaert 1783)

•         Eos squamata obiensis, Rothschild 1899
•         Eos squamata riciniata, (Bechstein 1811)
•         Eos squamata squamata, (Boddaert 1783)

Vinaceous-breasted Amazon (Amazona vinacea) Information

Vinaceous-breasted Amazon

The Vinaceous-breasted Amazon (Amazona vinacea) is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.

Vinaceous-breasted Amazon

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Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Vernal Hanging Parrot (Loriculus vernalis) Information

Vernal Hanging Parrot

 Vernal Hanging Parrot

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The Vernal Hanging Parrot (Loriculus vernalis) is a small parrot which is a resident breeder from India, Nepal and some other areas of Southeast Asia. In Sri Lanka, it is replaced by the very similar endemic Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot, (L. beryllinus). It undergoes local movements, driven mainly by the availability of the fruit, seeds, buds and blossoms that make up its diet. They frequent the Banyan tree for the fruit and Plantain trees for the nectar from the flowers.

Vernal Hanging Parrot is a bird of dry jungle and cultivation. It nests in holes in trees, laying 2-4 white eggs.

This is a small, mainly green hanging parrot, only 14 cm long with a short tail. The adult male has a red rump and bill, and blue throat patch. The female has a green patch.

Immature birds have a duller rump, and lack the throat patch.

Vernal Hanging Parrot is less gregarious than some of its relatives, and is usually in small groups outside the breeding season. Its flight is swift and direct, and the call is a raucous chattering.

Varied Lorikeet (Psitteuteles versicolor) Information

Varied Lorikeet

The Varied Lorikeet (Psitteuteles versicolor) is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is endemic to northern Australia.

Varied Lorikeet

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Description

The Varied Lorikeet is 19 cm (7.5 in) long. It is mainly green with short yellow longitudinal streaks. The lores, forehead, and crown are red. The beak is red, the bare eye-rings are white, the lores are bare, and the irises are orange-yellow. The upper breast is mauve with longitudinal yellow streaks. The legs are bluish-grey. In the female the red on the head is less extensive, and the breast has duller colours. Juveniles are much duller and are mainly green with an orange forehead, pale-brown irises, and a brown beak that is orange at the base.

Turquoise Parrot (Neophema pulchella) Information

Turquoise Parrot

Turquoise Parrot

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The Turquoise Parrot (Neophema pulchella) is a parrot previously widespread in Eastern Australia, though now mainly found in northeastern New South Wales and north-eastern Victoria.
A small parrot at around 20 cm long, the male is predominantly green in colour and more yellowish below with a bright turquoise blue face and chestnut shoulders on the blue and green wings. Females are generally duller and paler and lack the chestnut wing patch.

It is found in grasslands and open woodlands, and feeds on grasses, seeds and nectar.