Bird collection

Senegal Parrot (More...)

At maturity, Senegal Parrots are usually eight to nine inches in length. They have bright yellow eyes. The heads and necks are generally dark gray to black, as are their wings. The breasts of Senegal Parrots are green, orange, and yellow and have a y

South African Parrot (More...)

The South African Brown Parrot is among at least six different subspecies of Poicephalus meyeri. Some research suggests that this is the smallest of all six subspecies. The distinction between subspecies has been difficult for researchers. Though the

Superb Parrot (More...)

At maturity, a Superb Parrot will grow to about 15.5 inches. These Parrots are predominantly green. Males have a slight blue tinge to their napes although their foreheads, cheeks and throats are yellow. A red band adorns the breast of the male Superb

Uganda Yellow Shouldered Parrot (More...)

The Uganda Yellow Shouldered Parrot is among at least six different subspecies of Poicephalus meyeri. The distinction between subspecies has been difficult for researchers. Though the Uganda Yellow Shouldered Parrot is similar in appearance to the no

Cassowary (More...)

Reaching up to 5 feet in height, the Cassowary is only average sized for a ratite. They have a bony, gray helmet, which protects them when running through the forest. The skin on the head is pale blue, darkening further down on the neck. They also ha

Emu (More...)

Emus are very large birds. They can reach about six feet (about two meters) in height and weigh between 110 and 120 pounds. Some captive Emus will even exceed 120 pounds. Emus have rudimentary wings that are about 1/10 the length of their bodies. The

Kiwi - Great Spotted (More...)

The Great Spotted Kiwi shares many visual features with its brethren. They have plump bodies with an unusual plumage that looks a lot more like thin hairs hanging from its body than normal feathers. In addition they have long whiskers! They have a lo