Things to know About a Pet Parrot

Most of the people like to take a pet especially if they are alone. Even if cats and dogs are the most common and popular pets but some people takes birds as their pet. And one of the popular bird pet is parrot. But while taking a bird as your pet there are few things you need to consider such as birds are not as domesticated as dogs or cats and the issue involve with them is not the same. Here are few things to know before you take a parrot as your pet:

1.    Parrots are expensive: The cost of a parrot usually depends on their type and breed and they can vary from $100 to well over $1,000 dollars. You can buy them from any retail bird store or from an online store. If you want to buy baby parrot then online store can provide you more option. If you are short on money then try finding the parrot in an animal shelter, where you only need to pay a small adoption fee.

You will also need to buy a cage for your bird which might cost you from $300 and $1,000 dollars. After that you will need various accessories for the bird cage such as a cover, play gym, food and water dishes, a bird bath, a cuttlebone and holder etc. You will also need to provide your pet parrot with varied diet such as seeds, pellets, grains, fruits, vegetables and some time with occasional treats and this expense for diet will be needed every month.

2.    Parrots are tends to be messy: Parrots are social animal and they like squawking, chirping and talking. But in the same time they can be considered very noisy, messy, and destructive. They often chew and shred their toys and the same thing can happen to your furniture’s in case they roam free in your room. They like to eat all day long and drop food and waste to the bottom of their cage, so you will need to clean their cage at least once a week.

3.    Pet parrot live for a long time: The life span of a parrot is from 20 to 50 years. So caring for a pet parrot can be compared with caring a child and the only difference is a child grow up but the parrot will always need your care. So before you take a pet parrot, do not forget to consider about its life span.

4.    You will also need a specialized, exotic veterinarian to maintain your parrot’s health.

Eclectus Parrot Overview

 

The Eclectus parrot is an Asiatic parrot type that is widely bred in Europe and the United States. While Eclectus parrots are very hardy birds, there are a number of health-related points you should know about to ensure the best of health and longevity of your bird.  

The Different Types of Eclectus Parrots

 

The Eclectus is one of the best species of parrot, also known as the Red-sided Eclectus and widely bred in Europe and the United States. There are more than 350 species of parrot, the Eclectus is considered by many to be the most beautiful.

It is the most popular Eclectus in Australia, and the nearby Indonesian and Pacific islands.They are colorful, fun loving, and intelligent companions that live upwards of 50 years. Eclectus are not only physically beautifully but its intelligence and personality make it an excellent choice for a pet.

The basic needs of Eclectus parrots consists of three things: Natural foods, pure water, and plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. These type of parrots are known for its high degree of sexual dimorphism. The female is mostly red with all purple and black bill on its belly. Where male eclectus parrots is mostly brigh green with yellowish and black mandible on its lower mandible. 

There are ten recognized subspecies of this bird, each with differing color schemes compared to the nominate race. The three most popular are:

The Red-sided Eclectus
The adult Aru Red Sided Eclectus Parrots is a large eclectus parrot native to the Solomon Islands.It was first described by Scopoli in 1786  They are quite intelligent.  

The Solomon Eclectus
They have yellow-tinted green feathering over the majority of their bodies. The upper side of the tail is green with yellow edging.Females have stunning red plumage with dark blue wings where as males have yellow tinted green bodies with dark blue wings too because they both have pale edging

The Vosmaeri Eclectus
These are mostly found on the tropical Islands in Indonesia. They are probably the most distinctive type of the eclectus. Males have a bright green body whereas females have red bodies and heads. The Vosmaeri Eclectus parrot is the largest than other species.