Due to their exceptionally long lifespan and the attention that is required when caring for a pet bird, potential owners are strongly cautioned to do plenty of research and make sure that. Pionus birds are normally less noisy than macaws and cockatoos but when kept with other screaming birds it tends to repeat their sounds. Pionus parrots are large in size but quiet in demeanor, making them an ideal pet parrot for apartment dwellers or those living within close proximity of their neighbors. A pionus housed in too small a cage might become sedentary and overweight. Paler blue headed parrot or paler blue headed pionus, pionus menstruus rubrigularis. Maxeen blue crown conure \ rosie congo african grey.
His name was jaffey and he was such a kind, gentle little bird. May 05, 2020 the pionus parrot is often overlooked because it seems drablooking, but these parrots are great family pets. Pinchy was afraid of me when i first brought her home. They are stocky and can live about 35 years with care and attention. Some species of pionus are quite frequently kept in captivity, particularly the blueheaded pionus pionus menstruus and the whiteheaded pionus pionus tumultuosus seniloides. Blue headed pionus birds are striking companion birds for sale at the finch farm with their brilliant blue heads and emerald green bodies. Lovebirds, cockatiels, rock pebblers, eastern rosellas, bronzewing pionus, whitecap pionus, maximillian pionus, senegals, sun conures, severe macaws, yellownape amazons, bluefront amazons, congo african greys.
Bird and parrot stock list 25120 parrots and parakeets 2019 male hand reared blue throated macaw with complete setup. They are superficially similar to amazon parrots, but smaller and in flight their wingstrokes are far deeper. Their mature feathering is attained at about 18 months, and then they show the. Blue headed pionus have a reputation as being a laidback, quiet parrot that can be territorial around the cage. The blueheaded pionus, pionus menstruus, is a type of large amazonian parrot that is native to tropical lands in central and southern america. Juveniles are mostly green, but will featherout to their. Blue headed parrot or blue headed pionus, pionus menstruus. This advert is located in and around preston, lancs. Pionus personality question parrot forum parrot owners. Most pionus are predominantly dark green with a range of brighter colors on their.
Wild birds forage heavily for fruit and green vegetation, including seeding plants and sprouts. Blue headed parrot, blue head pionus, parakeet, pet bird, pet parakeet. Scientific classification kingdom animalia phylum chordata class aves order psittaciformes superfamily. Their natural habitat is generally a humid area with a heavy population of trees in close proximity to water. They are about 11 inches with a short tail and stocky body.
While a blue headed pionus might not be as cuddly as other parrots, this bird can be quite affectionate, especially if it has been raised with respectful interaction and consistent oneonone interaction. They should be offered a formulated main diet, such as lafebers premium daily pellets or nutriberries, as well as fresh fruit and vegetables. The finch farm has a variety of bird care products and other bird supplies for the beginner, intermediate or advanced avian enthusiasts. The blueheaded pionus, like the other pionus, is a sturdy little bird with a tendency to gain weight. The blue front amazon is a south american species of amazon parrot and one of the most common amazon parrots kept in captivity as a pet or companion parrot. This pet pionus for sale is considered the most visually appealing of all. This bird list is updated weekly, but with birds selling daily, we suggest you call the lake forest location at 9494723962 and ask for gloria or kim for current availability. In this area you can talk about any pionus specie on general stuff but if you want to be specific then post or read in the forums for each specific pionus specie. Pionus parrots by tammy gagne 2010, paperback for sale. The blue headed pionus is the most commonly kept of the pionus because it is the most visually stunning of the family, with a shocking blue head atop an emerald green body. We see that increasing numbers of blue headed pionus are being offered for sale. Pionus parrots birdkeepers guides kindle edition by gagne, tammy.
It is a resident in tropical and subtropical south america and southern central america, from costa rica, venezuela and trinidad south. As a domestic animal, the blueheaded pionus eats largely the same items, though its diet may include more vegetables. Hi all i recently got a blue headed pionus, indigo, and am curious about their personalities in general. This adorable and most quiet type of bird has a somewhat chunky body, bare eye ring, a short square tail, and hosts a scaly blue head. Many pionus parrots suffer times of hardship and loneliness at the hand of pionus parrot breeders who are not sensitive to proper care. Not all pionus parrots can be taught to speak, but the blue headed and maximillian parrots are the exception.
This comprehensive guide contains all newly authored text by an expert on bird care and provides concise yet complete coverage of subjects like training, feeding, housing. Care and support disabilities garden home improvement kitchens, food and drink. These have been some of my favorite birds since i was a kid. Blueheaded pionus chicks depend upon their parents for care, nourishment and protection until they fledge at around ten weeks of age. Mar 12, 2020 select a blue headed or maximillian pionus if you want a talker. They are found at altitudes of about 600m, occasionally as high as 1500m, in places where food is readily available. Books games personal entertainment whats on aircraft motoring all motoring cars motorcycles. Apr 07, 2017 these have been some of my favorite birds since i was a kid. Parrots for sale pionus for sale the finch farm, co. We see that increasing numbers of blueheaded pionus are being offered for sale. Not only for pionus info, but even general parrot husbandry info which, btw, is all this book is about, essentially. These parrots have now taking deposits for blue headed pionus handfed babies. Pionus are affectionately known as a great apartment bird due to their generally quiet nature and mild disposition. The entire body is green with the head and neck a bright blue.
We are currently taking deposits for pionus maximilian handfed babies. Margarets birds romeo green winged macaw lillie congo african grey. Browse through available blue headed pionus parrots for sale by aviaries, breeders and bird rescues. Popular countries that it inhabits include bolivia, brazil, colombia, costa rica, ecuador, panama, peru, trinidad and venezuela. About pionus parrots, pionus parrot care bird information. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It may take years to teach your pionus to talk to you, but these two species can eventually learn over a dozen words and phrases. They enjoy interacting with their human family members, playing games, and amusing themselves with plenty of bird toys. Pionus parrot lifespan, personality, price update in 2020.
I have had her for a 2 months and 10 days now and she is really starting to come around. However, male pionus still tend to be more aggressive than females, especially during breeding season. House your pionus in a spacious cage and setup toys to encourage your pionus to move about. He has a wonderful home which he shares with an african grey, a cockatoo, several macaws, and a cockatiel. Buying your companion pet pionus is easy with safe and reliable shipping. There are no specific distinguishing marks between the male and female species. The regular pionus for sale include the blue headed pionus, the bronzewinged pionus, the maximilians pionus or scaly headed parrot, the dusky pionus, and the whitecapped parrot or whitecrowned pionus. The regular pionus for sale include the blueheaded pionus, the bronzewinged pionus, the maximilians pionus or scalyheaded parrot, the dusky pionus, and the whitecapped parrot or whitecrowned pionus. Juveniles are mostly green, but will featherout to their mature color after a couple of molts. Pionus can live to be over 40 and often they live only 3 or 10 years due to accidents and poor nutrition. Pionus is a genus of mediumsized parrots native to mexico, and central and south america. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I have a sweet 21 year old senegal that i got as a weaned baby and have fostered several conures over the years. Margarets birds jojo the grey adoption and rescue for.
On our site you will find information that has been compiled here from numerous areas from my main website and updated info that will be useful for people who look for pionus specie information. Blue headed pionus species profile the spruce pets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading pionus parrots birdkeepers guides. Bleu says pretty bird bird hi baby whistles and honks like a car. Pionus personality question parrot forum parrot owner. Due to their exceptionally long lifespan and the attention that is required when caring for a pet bird, potential owners are strongly cautioned to do plenty of research and make sure. Pete is a beautiful bird with a deep blue head and green body. Breeders offering pionus parrots for sale sometimes wean young too soon to increase profits, this will harm the a pionus parrot as they need to learn how to find food and feed on their own. Pionus tend to be quieter and not as agressive as amazons.
Some species of pionus are quite frequently kept in captivity, particularly the blue headed pionus pionus menstruus and the white headed pionus pionus tumultuosus seniloides. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Like other pionus species and most hookbills, a healthy, well taken care of blue headed pionus can be expected to live up to 40 years in captivity and some have even been documented to live even longer. Buying your companion pet pionus is easy with safe and. Pionus pete is a wild caught blueheaded pionus that is at least 18 years old. Pionus parrot breeders in the united states sorted by u. The five most available are the maximilians, dusky, blueheaded, whitecapped and the bronzewinged pionus.
Feeding like other types of parrots, most maximilians pionus do well in captivity when fed a highquality seed and pellet mix, supplemented daily with fresh fruits and vegetables. The prices listed may have typographical errors and prices are subject to change without notice. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The blue headed parrot is a mediumlarge parrot, averaging 11 inches 28 cm in length and its weight range is between 200 to 260 grams. I dont know where she learned it all, but i know the way to teach a bird to talk is one word at a time.
The blue headed pionus, like the other pionus, is a sturdy little bird with a tendency to gain weight. Characteristic of the genus are the chunky body, bare eye ring which can vary in color, and short square tail. Blueheaded pionus, blueheaded parrot, pionus menstruus. My husband and i didnt care whether he talks or not since i know pionus are only known to say a few words if not at all, but when my husband was asking him what he was doing, he learned to say it. Blueheaded pionus is a medium to large sized parrot also known as the blueheaded parrot. The familyfriendly focus of the book including tip boxes on parrotrelated activities for children makes it a perfect resource for pet parents of all ages. The blue headed pionus pionus menstruus, also known as the blue headed parrot has a striking blue head and an emerald green body. All species of pionus parrots available in the us are included, such as blue headed, scaly headed also known as maximilian s, whitecapped, dustywinged, and bronzewinged. Syndromes and conditions of parrotlets, pionus parrots. Diet their diet generally consists of seeds, fruits and berries when in the wild. Select a blueheaded or maximillian pionus if you want a talker. These guys have a big personality and can learn to talk but also can be a bit noisy.
The specklefaced parrot is often split into two species, while a small number of authorities have suggested the blue headed parrot should be split into two or three species. The blue headed pionus, like other pionus parrots, has a reputation for being independent while at the same time remaining closely bonded and devoted to their owners. Pionus parrot white capped pionus parrots daybird aviaries. Bird farm and pet supply monument, colorado phone 7194663310 or 8055039592 fax 7194818273. Coloration is generally subdued yet complex compared to. Their mature feathering is attained at about 18 months, and then they show the electric blue head and emerald green body. The blueheaded pionus is the most commonly kept of the pionus because it is the most visually stunning of the family, with a shocking blue head atop an emerald green body. This site is mostly written for pet owners who keep and care for the pionus parrot. State pionus parrot breeders in the usa if you dont find anyone near you, contact the closest one to your location and ask for a referral to trusted, reputable breeder, or locate a bird club and ask for a lead. Quieter than most parrots, they can be affectionate but do require care. Blue head and breast with blackish earcoverts and some slight red flecking on throat.
See more ideas about pet birds, parrot and exotic birds. The blue headed parrot, also known as the blue headed pionus pionus menstruus is a mediumsized parrot of about 27 cm in length. Some adults do have a small area of pink feathers at the throat. The blueheaded parrot pionus menstruus also known as the blue head amazon or redvented parrot, is endemic to tropical central and south america, from costa rica and trinidad south to bolivia and south to central brazil they inhabit forests and terrain with trees up to a height of 600m or 2000ft, but are occasionally seen up as high as 1500m or 5000ft however, only in favored feeding. The body is mostly green, with a blue head and neck, and red undertail coverts. As breeding becomes more successful, the pionus species are becoming more available. The tailfeathers of a maximilians pionus are a rainbow of green, blue, and red, adding the perfect finishing touch to these neat looking birds. Young birds are dull green and have a red band across the forehead. Underneath the tail are the typical red feathers found in all pionus species. Aspergillus like any neotropical parrot, pionus parrots are susceptible to aspergiuus infection of the re spiratory, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal systems. A parrots diet consists of many things that they eat, many people use to think they eat only seeds and thats not the case at all. Both the males and females are similar in appearance.
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