Can some give me a bit of information on a princess parrot,

by **Acka** » Wed Feb 15, 2012 3:16 pm

I've looked them up and stuff but it hasn't really said much about them, I was just wondering if anybody new a bit about them, ? (:

by **EleriDragonfly** » Wed Feb 15, 2012 5:26 pm

I'm no expert on the species, but I do have two books on Australian birds and they have some information on the Princess Parakeet :3
They need a lot of space as they like to fly. They are usually most active in the mornings and evenings, and they forage on the ground in search of their food. For the rest of the day they can sit with their heads tucked under their wings. The male has brigther plummage while the females is duller, also the females tail is shorter and more slender than that of the male.
They make popular aviary birds because of their gentle and fearless natures. They are also agreeable and trusting, but can be quite loud.
I hope this has helped you a bit

by **Acka** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:03 am

Thanks ! this has helped, so i think id rather a female, (: :sun:

by **paper_lantern** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 6:56 pm

I'm not an expert either, but before I got Furbie I was looking into a princess parrot. I contacted a few breeders for information and was told that although they are beautiful birds that can learn to speak quite well they tend to be aloof. They are more "sit on your shoulder and hang out with you" birds than "cuddle on the couch" birds. Although I'm sure there are exceptions. I heard they aren't terribly loud either.

Good luck! :-)