What are the common parrot species in the market?

There are generally three common types of parrots in the market, which are:Budgies, peony parrot andCockatiel。In addition, there are places where you can also see alexandria and macaws.

Budgies, peony parrots, and cockatiels are relatively small and easy to raise, and budgies can also learn to speak. The Alexander and Macaw, on the other hand, are larger, but they are also smarter.

The habits of parrots

1. Food, most of the parrots that survive in the wild will be millet and rice.

Plant seeds such as sorghum and nuts are used as staple food, and some young green leaves and berries are also eaten.

It is used as a vitamin supplement. Domestic parrots prefer to eat cereal feed with shells, and they should also be provided with some fresh fruits and vegetables to ensure that the parrot's nutrient absorption is more balanced.

2. Environment, wild parrots like to live in groups, and when they are domesticated, try to raise a pair, otherwise the parrots will feel lonely. Parrots are tropical birds, relatively intolerant, and the temperature that is more suitable for their growth and development is about 28. During the cold winter months, the temperature should be kept above 10 so that the parrot does not get frostbite and freeze to death.

Parrots react to unfamiliar environments and living people.

Therefore, they should live in as quiet and less crowded environment as possible.

3. Breeding, parrots have a strong reproductive ability, they generally choose to breed in the warm season, usually a nest can lay 4-6 eggs. The parrot develops to sexual maturity.

After that, they will find a suitable partner to match, and after the pairing is successful, they will step on the back to mate. Parrots need to have a breeding nest before breeding, and the mother parrot will lay her eggs in the breeding nest before incubating and brooding.

There are the following categories:

1. Monk parrot.

There are 3 subspecies of monk parrots. It is a typical climbing bird, with a strong beak, a hooked beak, a movable joint in the upper jaw, and a wax membrane at the base of the beak. Muscular and thick tongue.

The feet are short, powerful and powerful, with two toes forward and two toes back, suitable for grasping and climbing life. Females are 10-20% smaller than males. The upper body is bright green, the forehead and thorax are light gray, the abdomen is pale greenish-yellow, and the young are late bloomers.

2. Budgies.

The budgie is a bird of the parrot family of the order Psitciformes, also known as the petite phoenix, which is a small climbing bird species, native to the outback of Australia, and the wild budgie inhabits the forest edge, grassland, etc. Group activities. Feeds on plant seeds, etc.

The breeding season is from June to January. Nest in a tree hollow. Each clutch lays 4-8 eggs.

The incubation period is 18 days. Lively and easy to domesticate, it is one of the most popular pet birds in China.

3. Pacific parrots.

The Pacific parrot is a small parrot with predominantly green body feathers, and is a typical climbing bird with a powerful beak with a hooked beak, an articulated upper jaw, and a wax membrane at the base of the beak. Muscular and thick tongue. The feet are short, strong, toe-shaped, with two toes forward and two toes back, suitable for gripping and climbing life.

Late bloomers. It inhabits mainly dry woodlands.

4. Macaw.

Native to tropical Americas, macaws are the most beautiful and colorful parrots and the largest parrots. There are 17 species in 6 genera. It has toe feet, each foot has 4 toes, 2 front and 2 back.

Parrots of this family have long tails and large, sickle-shaped beaks that can only be compared to cockatoos. Feed on fruits, which are large in quantities, and the powerful beak pecks the nuts open and uses the tongue to suck out the pulp. The face is featherless and turns red when excited.

5. Alexander parrot.

The Alexander parrot is the largest parakeet in Asia, with a total of 5 subspecies, with a length of 56 62 cm and a weight of 198 258 grams. Wild birds inhabit a variety of dry and humid places below 900 meters above sea level, including forests, crop areas, mangroves, coconut plantations, etc.

Budgies, macaws, peony parrots, sunflower parrots, etc.

The budgie (scientific name: melopsittacus undulatus) is a bird of the parrot family of the order Psittaciformes, also known as the petite phoenix, is a small climbing bird species, native to the outback of Australia, wild budgies inhabit forest edges, grasslands and other places. Group activities.

Feeds on plant seeds, etc. The breeding season is from June to January.

Nest in a tree hollow. Each clutch lays 4-8 eggs. The incubation period is 18 days. Lively and easy to domesticate, it is one of the most popular pet birds in China.

Habitat. Wild budgies inhabit forest edges, meadows, etc. It mainly inhabits open steppe areas, dry Marly vegetation areas, Muraga shrubs and open dense forest areas, plain areas full of eucalyptus and acacia plants, agricultural areas; Most of them usually do not leave the river bank or the water source too far. Budgies can survive in their native habitat in many ecological environments, such as shrubs, forests, grasslands, farms, etc.

Budgies are mainly found in the dry outback of Australia, and can occasionally be found in semi-arid and semi-humid areas, and some groups have seasonal migratory behaviors, preferring to move in grasslands, bushes, woodlands by rivers, farms, and farms.

Budgies, cockatiels, cuckoos, macaws, amazonas, monk parrots, etc.

1. Big green macawIt is a bird of the family Parrotidae, the genus Macaw. With a body length of 85-90 cm and a weight of 1260-1400 grams, it is a large climbing bird. It is one of the most beautiful and largest parrots.

2. Turquoise macaw(scientific name: Anodorhynchus glaucus): It is a macaw of the class Bird, the family Psittaciidae.

The tail is extremely long, and it is a large climbing bird. The body length is about 68-72 cm, the head is large and grayish-white, the top of the head is almost blue-green, the body feathers are turquoise pale blue, and the head and lower part have a strong gray tone.

3. African grey parrot(scientific name: Psittacus erithacus) belongs to the large parrot, is a typical climbing bird, opposite-toed feet, two toes forward and two toes backward, suitable for grasping, the beak is strong and powerful, can eat hard-shelled fruit.

5. White cockatoos(scientific name: cacatua alba) is a bird of the family Cockatoos of the order Psitciformes, with a total length of about 46 cm. It is one of the most prolific cockatoos, with the largest crown feathers of all cockatoos, and its beautiful white feathers are considered common in international parrot farming.

Parrot varieties include budgies, cockatiels, peony parrots, sheep pecking parrots, macaws, sunflower parrots, African grey parrots, golden suns, Alexander parrots and many more. Parrots are not only outgoing and good-looking, but their IQ is also touching. Lengthen the beautiful feathers on the body, and the point is that you can also learn to speak.

1. The budgie is a small parrot and is one of the most fed breeds among all pet parrots. There are also many different varieties inside, and its character is naughty and cute. Popular by people, parrots are the most common in the whole world, **cheap.

Many people are interested in parrots, and the first parrot they buy is a budgie parrot.

2. Cockatiels, which are medium-sized among parrots, are also very common. He has a crown on his head, which is also one of its symbols. When frightened or excited, the crown will be erected, and if the crown is tilted, it means that it is in a relaxed state.

3. Peony parrots are also called lovebirds, lovers' parrots. They like to live in groups and are more affectionate. Couple parrots will live with their partners, it is their personality. Many people believe that couple parrots must be kept in pairs.

Parrots have other profiles.

The species and personality of parrots are also different. It is necessary to make good choices when breeding, parrots are a breed with high ornamental value. It's not just about the color, it's about learning to speak.

In the process of raising parrots, you will also cultivate your sentiments. Be patient when raising and choose a pet parrot that is suitable for your breeding.

Budgies, peony parrots, cockatiels are mainly fed with cereals. Shelled millet can grind a parrot's beak. Prevent the mouth from getting longer, but pay attention to blowing away the husks of the eaten millet in time, and in order to ensure its nutrition, you should also feed clean vegetables and fruits.

1. BudgiesIt is the most common parrot species in our daily life, it belongs to the small class in parrots, wild budgies are generally distributed in forests and grasslands and other places, it is a kind of birds that are active in groups, the main food of budgies is mainly plant seeds, the temperament is very lively and it is very easy to domesticate, and the market in our country is also the largest.

2. Alexander parrotThe tail is the longest of all parrot species in Asia, and it is also divided into several subspecies, and the length of each subspecies will vary, and it has a wide range of distribution in Asia and is highly adaptable.

Wild species can be seen in most wild environments, the Alexander parrot has a strong learning ability, is the longest talking parrot, has a gentle personality, a small temper, and can also learn skills after domestication, and is also a relatively popular species.

3. MacawNative to the Americas, its body surface color is very rich, has a high ornamental value, and the size is also very large, the main food is mainly some fruits and flowers, its beak can peck open nuts, has a larger amount of food, so the feed cost is larger, macaw is more obedient, easy to domesticate, and can get along with different varieties of parrots, but will attack animals and people who do not know.

4. Peony parrotIn the parrot is a symbol of love, in our country no more than 10 varieties, is a more precious parrot species, peony parrot is relatively small, but very well-behaved and cute, and it may also use the "crooked head kill", peony parrot in our country market is relatively rare, so it is more expensive, but has a high breeding value.

5. CockatielAlso known as cockatiel, mainly distributed in the coastal areas of our country, belongs to medium-sized parrots, is also a representative species of medium-sized parrots, the reproductive ability of cockatiels is very strong, so its number is very large, cockatiels are very energetic when they are in the juvenile bird stage, and recognize the master, after being familiar with the very sticky owner, in all parrot varieties, the breeding simplicity of cockatiels is in the top few.

Parrot Breeds:

1. Xuanfeng parrot.

Its beautiful appearance and bubbly personality make it popular with many people. This parrot is relatively small in size and cannot speak. Please think about it before you make it.

2. Peony parrots.

This parrot has the nickname of a beloved bird. Although this parrot is small in size, it has a strong fighting capacity and can rival many large parrots.

3. Senegalese parrots.

This parrot ** is more expensive, has a lively temper and a good character. It has a very beautiful appearance and is also suitable for home use.

4. Amazonian parrots.

A very beautiful parrot with a very beautiful appearance, this parrot has a long lifespan, a lively personality and great ornamental ability, but it does not get along well with other parrots of the same kind and needs to be careful.

5. Gray parrots.

This parrot is intelligent and can talk to people, which is one of the reasons for its popularity. However, due to their high intelligence, they also very much need the company of their owners. If they want to keep this parrot well, they must take care to give it enough time and enough attention.