Barraband Parakeet / Superb Parrot for sale

Barraband Parakeet / Superb Parrot for sale

Bird Description & Information:

• Price:

  Barraband Parakeet / Superb Parrot for sale at $1800 each.

• Age:

  (Baby 3-7 months) (Juvenile 8-17 months) (Adult 18-36 months) Age varies, depending which bird is chosen.

• Color:

  Blue, Purple, Pink, Red, Yellow, Orange, & Green.

• Life Span Average:

  25+ years.

• Size Average:

  Medium 40 centimeters or 16 inches.

• Weight Average:

  135 to 150 grams or 4.5 to 5.4 ounces.

• Noise Level:

  Minimal, can talk and micmic words & noises. They are naturally a chatter and make call that is repetitive and wavering sharp ‘krak-karrark‘ sound.

• Personality:

  Very Social, they are inquisitive and bond easily with owner. Even in the wild you can find them in flocks of 12 or 6 pairs where they nests in hollow limb or a hole in a tree and the males during breeding season will leave in small flocks to forage for food alone for the family.

• Scientific Name:

  Barraband Parakeet / Superb Parrot (Polytelis Swainsonii)

• Origin or Natural Habitat:

  Originating from Australia in the area of New South Wales and Victoria, the Barraband Parakeets / Superb Parrots lives the dry sclerophyll woodland.

• Care:

  Its optimal to have large cage with 1/4 inch bar spacing, enough space to play & exercise. Filled Food & Water bowls are needed 24/7 for the bird to stay healthy and hydrated. Toys are a must and treats for the bird to be happy. Once a week offer a bath in shallow water or mist the bird. Exercise is needed for 2-3 hours a day, let the bird spread its wings and flap its wings to exercise wing muscles. Let the bird walk and climb to exercise legs and feet, also let the bird chew on toys to work on jaw muscles.

• Diet:

  Seeds, Pellets, Fruits, and Vegetables shall all be provided 24/7 & be balanced. Cuttle Bone must provided for calcium and vitamin blocks for vitamins. Also water soluble vitamins are optimal, such as the brand Nekton.

• Gender Differentiation:

  (Adults Dimorphic), (Juveniles Homomorphic), & (Babies Homomorphic). Adult Male & Female Barraband Parakeets / Superb Parrots dimorphic at the age 12 to 18 months, to differentiate adult Male & Female you must look at plumage. A mature adult Male is vibrant & distinct in plumage. Adult Males have scarlet red band on its upper chest, a bright yellow face, and yellow throat. While a mature adult Female has a pale green-blue face, a purple-pink throat, and orange thighs. On Baby & Juvenile Barraband Parakeets / Superb Parrots under age of 12 to 18 months they are homomorphic and have a dull plumage. When ordering Barraband Parakeets / Superb Parrots please select DNA option to guarantee the gender, Barraband Parakeets / Superb Parrots can be Homomorphic depending upon age. If client chooses not to opt-in for DNA, the ParrotCrown.com Avian Specialist Team does their best to select the right birds for our clients based off experience, physical traits, & personality traits.

• Caution:

  Any bird can bite.

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