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mems | they/them | somehow 30 | us psittacine [SIT-uh-scene]: of or related to parrots Butternut the 17yo cockatiel and Rhubarb/Little Girl, an 19yo brown-necked poicephalus about

[herpsandbirds]

Varied Lorikeet (Psitteuteles versicolor), mating pair in nest cavity, family Psittaculidae, order Psittaciformes, endemic to the north coastal region of Australia

photograph by Jan Wegener

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Southern Ground Hornbills (Bucorvus leadbeater), family Bucorvidae, order Bucerotiformes, Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique

photograph by Piotr Naskrecki

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Australian Pelicans (Pelecanus conspicillatus), family Pelicanidae, order Pelicaniformes, Australia

photograph by Rafi Amar

[aardciaga]

hes KILLING PEOPLE!!!! commission from ig!!!

[psittacined]

My block #myblock

[voidmountain]

Finished my Oscar portrait by the way!!!!! I was working on this for months! It looks so good lol I’m so proud of it!!!!!!

[psittacined]

Do you take her claw to be your lawfully wedded wife

[psittacined]

💥 You’ve been hit by MEGA CHUNGUS BUTTERNUT 💥☄️

Experience Cozy Sunshine Nap Hour Today

[todaysbird]

How are you celebrating?

(ft. Roseate Spoonbill)

[sweetiesugarbird]

POV: you are my phone

[herpsandbirds]

Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus), males, family Picidae, order Piciformes, St, Louis, MO, USA

photograph by Joe Burkes

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Yellow-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes flavifrons), male, family Picidae, Brazil

photograph by Hudson Martins Soares

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Bornean Ground-Cuckoo (Carpococcyx radiceus), family Cuculidae, order Cuculiformes, Sabah, Borneo

photograph by PH Teoh

[pixibutt-art]

workin on some ravens

[smauggles]

Woke up to more Tumblr bullshit. Have a cozy Smaug instead

[todaysbird]

the pacific parrotlet (forpus coelestis) is a small parrot species native to western ecuador and northwestern peru. while their range historically favors dry habitats such as deciduous forest and desert, deforestation in their range has pushed parrotlets into more humid environments. they typically live in flocks of 40 to 50 birds, and are non-migratory, meaning they maintain the same territory year round. in the wild, the average lifespan of a pacific parrotlet is 10.4 years, but in captivity they may live for upwards of 20 years. they have become increasingly popular in aviculture, however, their small size is deceptive to some prospective owners; sometimes referred to as ‘mini amazons’ in reference to boisterous amazon parrots, parrotlets are known to have short tempers and feisty personalities. although their ‘voices’ are not as clear as some larger birds, they are capable of mimicry. in captivity, they often become aggressive with cagemates, despite living in large flocks in the wild; this may be partially due to many parrotlets being kept in unsuitable housing for pairs. with proper care, they are often curious, cheerful birds who can bond closely to their caretakers.

photos sourced from the Macaulay Library

[herpsandbirds]

Bornean Ground-Cuckoo (Carpococcyx radiceus), family Cuculidae, order Cuculiformes, Sabah, Borneo

photograph by PH Teoh