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Find out about the Military Macaw.Scientific name: Ara militarisDescription: The Military & Great Green Macaw (Buffon’s) are often confused. The most obvious differences are the larger size and more m … read more

Check out the history of Northern Parrots.Northern Parrots begun as a pet shop named Northern Pet Centre in 1979.It wasn’t until 1995 we started selling through our catalogue and 1998 when we began se … read more

Find out more about the Orange-winged Amazon.Scientific NameAmazona amazonicaAdult length:30-34cm (12-13in)Potential lifespan:Fifty years.Length:30-33cm (larger in the south of the range). Weight: 360 … read more

Rosemary Low explains more about the Hahn’s Macaw in her fact sheet.Scientific nameDiopsittaca nobilis nobilisCommon name(s) Hahn’s or Red-shouldered MacawAdult length31cm (12in)Adult weight About 165 … read more

Rosemary Low has more information on the African Grey Parrot.Scientific name:Psittacus erithacusCommon name(s):Grey Parrot, African GreyAdult length: 33cm (13in)Adult wingspan:Approx. 64-70cm (25-28in … read more