Monday, May 21, 2007

Red Capped Parakeets

For certain, I want to have a couple of pairs of red-capped, or pileated, parakeets in our Avian Garden. I have kept this species before, and I adore them! I have been turning over every stone on the internet and I can find very little information on this, one of my most favorite of all aviary birds! I did manage to find ONE breeder. I sent an e-mail and hope to hear back soon. I also found ONE good article about them, here.
I can't believe there is not more about them on the internet! These birds are so pretty with their purple chest, dark red head and vent, greenish yellow cheeks,.... I just love their colors! :) Their song is quite pleasant and quiet. Even rosellas are noisier. And they are quite tame and curious! They have a bad reputation according to the article I mentioned, saying they tend to be "flighty and timid". Indeed, those must have been wild-caught birds, because the two breeding pairs I had several years ago were friendly even when they were on eggs! I hope I can find a pair! If there is anybody out there who knows of any breeders of red capped parakeets, please let me know!!!! Just post a reply here or send me an e-mail!

1 comment:

Unknown said...

I agree. I love red caps! Did you get any? I'm after a female.
Nada