The Kakapo, also called the Owl Parrot, is a large flightless parrot endemic to New Zealand. This species is critically endangered; as of April 2009 there were only 125 living individuals known. The BBC recently posted this funny Kakapo video that's been making the rounds on the web. Actor Stephen Fry and zoologist Mark Carwardine travel to New Zealand for the program Last Chance To See to look for Kakapos in the wild. During their encounter, Carwardine gets more than he bargained for:

Inspired by this funny video and several customer requests, we've added the Kakapo to Birdorable! Our cute Kakapo products are available via Zazzle, which allows customization. This means that you can choose from hundreds of apparel styles and colors, and you can add text to Birdorable designs as you see fit! Just pick any Kakapo shirt and then click on Customize it! Here are some Kakapo shirts to which I've added custom text. Why don't you go ahead and give it a try! You can play with the customization with no obligation to buy.

The Buff-faced Pygmy Parrot was recently filmed for the first time in the wild by a BBC film crew. These parrot are tiny - measuring just 9cm long as adults! They live in the rain forests of Papua New Guinea and may very well be the cutest parrots on earth! Here's a screen shot from one of the clips: Read all about it at the BBC and watch both impossibly cute videos too!

We've added another parrot to our Birdorable family of cute birds. This time it's the Yellow-bibbed Lorikeet, a beautifully colored parrot from Southeast Asia where it lives in subtropical and tropical lowland forests.

Photo by Yee Chieng

If you like our cute Yellow-bibbed Lory don't forget to check out our other parrots and parakeets.

This week we've added the Black-headed Parrot to Birdorable. This beautiful short-tailed parrot can be found in South American forests north of the Amazon River and west of the Ucayali River. Together with the White-bellied Parrot, it is one of two birds in the caiques family. These birds are very social and can be found in flocks up to 30 individuals. Luckily the Black-headed Parrots is not endangered and is fairly common across its range.

This is just one of many Birdorable parrots. Check out our meet page to see them all.

This is our Birdorable version of the Green-winged Macaw, a large macaw (it is 3 feet / 90 cm in length) that is widespread in forests of Northern South America. Unfortunately, in recent years, there has been a marked decline in its numbers due to habitat loss and illegal capture.

Photo by codespoti

It has an extremely powerful beak which can generate a pressure of 200 psi, enough to snap a broomstick in half. This strong beak is designed to crush or open even the hardest nuts and seeds. It can break these Brazil Nuts with ease:

Photo by gordoPeru

Our cute Macaw is available on t-shirts and other gifts. If you like this bird don't forget to check out our 45 other parrots and parakeets.

As the holiday season twinkles upon us, what better way to celebrate than with a delightful flock of Birdorable parrots and parakeets, all perched together in the most festive formation? Behold the Christmas tree that chirps and chatters, a uniquely feathered creation, where Macaws, Conures, Cockatiels, Budgies, Linnies, Cockatoos, and many more charming birds come together to embody the spirit of the season in an original holiday design.

This heartwarming assembly of Birdorable birds isn't just a merry gathering; it's a colorful representation of the diversity and beauty of our avian friends. From the majestic Macaws with their brilliant blues and sunny yellows to the playful Budgies and their myriad of greens, blues, and yellows, each bird adds its own dash of color and character to the tree. The Conures with their splashes of green, red, and yellow look as though they've been dipped in the very essence of traditional holiday colors, while the Cockatiels, with their elegant gray plumage and cheeky crests, bring a touch of grace to the mix.

This is a great design for parrot lovers and bird enthusiasts — a way to include your passion for birds into your holiday celebrations. Available on a variety of products, this design makes for perfect holiday-themed gifts, whether you're treating yourself or surprising a fellow bird lover. It's a whimsical addition to any holiday decor, bringing a flock of cheer and a reminder of the vibrant life that thrives beyond our wintery windows.

As we wrap up the year and nestle into the comfort of our homes, let's not forget the colorful world of birds that continues to thrive and enchant us. May this Birdorable parrot Christmas tree light up your holidays and fill your season with the cheerfulness and beauty of our feathered friends.

We're thrilled to introduce the latest addition to our Birdorable family: the Moluccan Cockatoo, also known as the s. This striking parrot, native to the serene South Moluccas islands in Indonesia, stands out not just for its vibrant personality but also for its impressive size, being the largest among the white cockatoos. The Moluccan Cockatoo, with its soft white plumage, embodies the exotic beauty and mystery of its tropical homeland.

One of the most captivating features of the Moluccan Cockatoo is its magnificent retractable crest. Unlike any other, this crest, when fully extended, reveals a stunning display of bright red-orange plumes. This dazzling spectacle is not just for show; the cockatoo uses it as a means of communication. When excited, threatened, or when trying to impress a mate, the Moluccan Cockatoo raises its crest to express its emotions or to intimidate potential predators. This dynamic use of feathers highlights the bird's complex behavior and social interactions.

The Moluccan Cockatoo's presence is as commanding as it is enchanting. With a robust build, they can reach lengths of up to 20 inches from head to tail. Their strong, curved beak is not only a tool for cracking open hard nuts and seeds but also serves as a 'third foot' when climbing around their forested habitats. These parrots are highly intelligent and social creatures, known for their ability to mimic sounds and for forming strong, lifelong bonds with their mates.

However, the Moluccan Cockatoo faces challenges in the wild, primarily due to habitat loss and the pet trade. Their striking appearance and sociable nature have made them popular in the pet trade, which, coupled with deforestation in their natural habitats, threatens their survival. Conservation efforts are crucial to ensure that these magnificent birds continue to thrive in the wild. Protecting their natural habitats and regulating trade are essential steps in preserving the species for future generations.

For bird lovers and enthusiasts, the Moluccan Cockatoo represents the epitome of avian beauty and complexity. Their intelligence, coupled with their emotional expressiveness, makes them fascinating subjects of study and admiration. As part of the Birdorable family, the Moluccan Cockatoo serves as a reminder of the incredible diversity of our planet's avian life and the importance of conservation efforts to protect these remarkable creatures.

The Red-fronted Macaw, a stunning and distinctive bird, holds a unique place in the avian world. Native to a specific semi-desert mountainous area in Bolivia, these macaws carve out their existence between the cities of Santa Cruz and Cochabamba. For a time, their unique features led to speculation that they might be a hybrid of the Blue-and-yellow Macaw and the Military Macaw. However, in the mid-1970s, this theory was dispelled as they were recognized as their own species, highlighting the rich biodiversity found within Bolivia's unique ecosystems.

Despite their beauty and the intrigue they inspire, the Red-fronted Macaws face significant challenges. Their very small natural distribution makes them incredibly vulnerable to changes in their environment. Habitat destruction, driven by human activity such as agriculture and deforestation, has severely impacted their ability to survive. Additionally, the illegal pet trade has further endangered their population, as these colorful macaws are highly sought after.

The situation for the Red-fronted Macaw is dire, with an alarmingly small number remaining in the wild. Conservation efforts are critical to prevent their extinction. Protecting their natural habitat is paramount, as is combating the illegal pet trade. Conservation organizations are working to educate local communities about the importance of these macaws, promoting eco-tourism as a sustainable alternative to parrot poaching, and establishing protected areas to ensure their survival.

Efforts to save the Red-fronted Macaw also include breeding programs aimed at increasing their population numbers. These programs, coupled with research into their behavior, diet, and ecology, are vital for developing effective conservation strategies. Reintroduction into the wild is a complex process but remains a hopeful prospect for the future of the Red-fronted Macaw.

Help Save the Red-fronted Macaw

Supporting bird conservation is a crucial step towards preserving our planet's incredible biodiversity, and one way to make a direct impact is by donating to organizations like Armonía, in partnership with American Bird Conservancy, through their dedicated donation page at https://act.abcbirds.org/a/donate-armonia. Armonía is Bolivia's leading bird conservation group, working tirelessly to protect the most threatened bird species and their habitats throughout the country.

By contributing, you'll be directly supporting conservation projects that not only aim to save endangered birds like the Red-fronted Macaw but also work towards creating sustainable environments that benefit all wildlife and local communities. Donations fuel vital research, conservation actions, and educational programs that empower local communities to join the effort in preserving their natural heritage. Each contribution, big or small, plays a part in the ongoing battle against habitat destruction, climate change, and biodiversity loss.

In a heartwarming Birdorable tale from Japan, a clever African Grey Parrot found his way back home by doing exactly what his owners had taught him: reciting his name and address to some helpful strangers. After being taken in by the police, the lost parrot remained silent for a few days at a veterinary hospital before finally opening up. "I'm Mr. Yosuke Nakamura," he announced to the veterinarian, promptly followed by his complete home address. The Nakamura family revealed to the police that they had spent around two years teaching their feathered friend this vital information. How cute is that?

In the last few weeks we've been seeing a Rose-ringed Parakeet in our backyard here in the Netherlands. These birds are originally from tropical Africa and India but have established feral populations in a number of cities around the world, including London and some big Dutch cities. We hear them fly by our house quite often and sometimes we see them sitting high up in trees in our neighborhood. This was the best view we had of one since we saw them in India:

Here’s a picture of a young one that we saw behind the Taj Mahal in Agra when we visited India in 2006. It was so small it still had to grow into its ring:

The Rose-ringed Parakeet was one of the first parakeets we made into a Birdorable, because we had seen them on our holiday in India. Here's the Birdorable version of this adorable bird: