Buttercream Yellow Mutation Red-Lored Amazon
Voren’s Aviaries has been the only facility to produce this buttercream yellow mutation of the Red-lored Amazon (Amazona autumnalis). Although it’s a sex linked cinnamon color mutation, it is...
View ArticleThe Peaceful Pionus
Similar in shape to the Amazons but different in every other way is the group known as Pionus. There are four members of this group that are available in the pet trade. The most popular is the...
View ArticleThe Yellow-Shouldered Amazon
The yellow-shouldered Amazon is a very special bird. Its scientific name is Amazona barbadensis and those who work with them affectionately call them Barbies. They are in fact the Barbie Dolls of the...
View ArticleSpeckled? Spectacled? or White-Fronted Amazon?
Q: I am trying to find information on a Red-Speckled Amazon. I am in the midst of trying to adopt a male from someone but I think he may be mistaken on what he actually has due to the fact that I can’t...
View ArticleThe Hawk-Headed Parrot
The wonderfully regal bird is unlike any parrot on the planet. All who see it in person, gasp in awe. This says quite a lot since it is no bigger than a small Amazon. Despite its’ size it’s a bird...
View ArticleRACOONS: Dealing With the Threat
Aviculture at best is a constant battle. Those that fight that battle well will succeed. One of the consistent problems that we all face are the habits of raccoons that populate our land or...
View ArticleCONURES: The Champions of Charm
Looking for a clever charmer that’s not too imposing in size? Considering a choice that’s a cut above the common beginner birds? Try the charismatic clowns of the parrot family. They’re cute,...
View ArticleTHE MARVELOUS MACAWS
Discovery of the New World brought the incredible thrill of beholding things that no civilized man had ever seen before. The sight of creatures that were so unbelievable that even the educated world’s...
View ArticleThe Wonderful World of AMAZONS
WANTED: Lifetime companion. Must be beautiful to look at, extremely intelligent, have an outgoing personality and be a good conversationalist. Must not be demanding of continual physical affection...
View ArticleParrot Nutrition and CALCIUM
All the long term nutritional research throughout the history of humankind, that concerns animals, has been revolved around short-lived ground feeders. Dogs, cats, horses, cows, chickens, ducks,...
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