Periquito: A Kind Of Long Tail Parrot

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Periquito: A kind of long tail parrot

The parakeets belong to the family of the parrots and the word "Periquito" "means long tail. They are small to medium -sized parrots with long and sharp tail feathers instead of having the most robust bodies and the most square tails found in larger parrots.

These colorful and elegant birds are full of energy. Being birds in flock, the parakeets are very social among themselves and with people. They love attention, they are wonderful pets and they are some of the most popular company birds. There are many different types of parakeets and many are very colorful. Budgie or Budgericar, which is called ‘Periquito’ in the United States, is one of the best known parakeets. However, it is only more than 120 species and subspecies.

These little parrots are not only intelligent, but they have outgoing personalities and are very social. The parakeets adapt quickly to their cage and can be quite playful. They are very skilled and are constantly moving. To keep them happy and healthy, they need a stimulating environment with many activities, including climbing areas and toys to chew. Because the parakeets are social birds that live in flocks in nature, having more than one is important for their well -being. They will also form a narrow and loving bond with their human flock and will become a great friend and partner.

Bird guides for each type of parakeet provides detailed information on how to live with them. The allegation, care and food requirements are covered together with the behaviors and activity requirements of each bird. Tips for the handling and training of the parakeets are also included, together with information about breeding.

Origin of the Periquito

The parakeets are found throughout the world. There are many different types of species of parakeets found in each region, although the greatest diversity is found in Australia and in the New World of Central and South America. Australia has more than 30 species of some of the most notable colored parakeets. There are more than 27 species found in the Americas, with numerous subspecies too.

Like the exotic parakeets of the Americas, African prosecutors live in tropical and subtropical regions. New Zealand island and its neighbors also have several exotic parakeets, and some of the most unique features are found in Asia. Asian parakeets demonstrate the widest range of pet qualities, some are affectionate and can speak, with others that do not. In general terms, it is said that these parakeets are not as playful as other types of parakeets, and some may not be so manageable.

In the photo above is Bobby, a male plum header. The female plum head has a gray head, while the male with a red head has a red or plum head. This is just an example of the extraordinary diversity that is found in the exotic family of the Periquitos birds.

History of the Periquito

Periquitos are part of ancient history. They have been used as food and then have been maintained as exotic pets for hundreds of years. These are some very early historical stories: 

1. The Alexandrian Periquito received his name from Alexander the Great, who at the time of his Indian conquests around 327 AC, brought parrots to Europe from India.
2. The first reference to the parakeets in the literature came from ctesias of Cnidus, a Greek doctor and historian, in a work called ‘indicates’ that dates from 367 to. C., that included his story from India. He described a bird that could speak in an ‘Indian’ language, it was approximate. This bird is now commonly known as the Cyanocefala Psittacula Piruetacula Coorra, like the one shown above.
3. The Roman scholar, Plinio el Viejo, wrote one of the first books on ‘Bird Care’ in 72 D.C. In it he describes how to take care and train the parakeets, even teach them to speak.
4. In the 1400s, when the New World was discovered, the parrots began arriving in Europe from Central and South America and became very popular. It was in the nineteenth century when European explorers and naturalists began to expand even more knowledge of birds and many other creatures. It followed a romantic period in which birds became very favored by British nobility and royalty. At the end of the 19th century, volumes of literature were seen on all types of exotic birds and parrots. The parrots of Central and South America became popular in the United States, since they were more easily available here.
5. Interest in parrots breeding continued in the United States during the 1900s. The parrots of all kinds arrived in abundance to the United States. Some species of parakeets, including the Green Conure, were raised in the 1930s. In the 1960s, even more species in captivity began to occur, including Sun Conure.
6. The last 1900 saw a great increase in poultry farming and captivity breeding. Concern about many endangered species as a result of deforestation and habitat destruction began to create concern worldwide. In 1979, Herbert R. Axelrod, a renowned tropical fish expert and book editor on pets, attended a meeting sponsored by the United Nations on endangered species. There he proposed that rare birds be placed in captivity to avoid the extinction of many rare species as a problem sensible approach. This helped open the doors to the importation of many species of parrots that were not available before. Only Australia persisted in not allowing export. Today, although the import of birds is very restricted, many species of parakeets are raised successfully in captivity and are easily available.

Information about the Periquito

All parakeets are parrots, although not all parrots are parakeets. The parakeets are small parrots that consist of many different unrelated species found throughout the world from Australia to Asia, the subtropics of Africa to Central and South America. Like their largest relatives, they belong to the psittacine (or psittaciform) order of birds with hook peak. Under this order are part of a large family known as Psittacidae, or "true parrots" and placed in the Psittacinae subfamily of "typical and allied parrots". In addition to the parakeets, the Psittacinae subfamily consists of 7 tribes and includes a variety of family parrots such as macaws, African gray, Amazonian parrots, agapornis and more.

The parakeet name can be confusing. This is a term used in poultry farming, it is not a scientific name or a representation of its taxonomy. In fact, there is no scientific designation that recognizes the size of a bird as important enough to make it a ‘natural’, scientifically. It is a common designation with great latitude. Occasionally you will find a kind of larger parakeet called the parakeet, while at the same time others will call it parrot, and both are correct.

What are not the parakeets?

Although the parakeets are small to medium -sized parrots, this designation does not apply to all small parrots species. Because the birds of the parakeets have long and sharp tail feathers, excluding other small parrots with square tails such as those found in the lovebirds. Together with tortolites, there are a number of other popular types of small to medium -sized parrots that are not parakeets. Some of these are Caiques, Lories and Lorikeets, Eclectus, Pionus and Poicephalus, to name a few. The Cockatiels are not parakeets, since they belong to the Cacatuidae family of the Cacatúas, instead of the true family of Psitacidae parrots.

Types of parakeets

Periquitos in nature live in many diverse habitats. There are hundreds of different types of parakeets found in a wide variety of sizes and colors. They vary in size from approximately 7 ‘to 18’ (18-45 cm) long. The average life expectancy of the parakeets is unknown in most species. It is known that the parakeets live more in captivity than in nature, and the greatest birds live more than the smallest. In general, smaller parakeets can live between 8 and 10 years, while it is known that some of the largest parakeets live 25 years or more.

With such a diverse collection of birds, it is not surprising that their physical descriptions are equally diverse. However, there are some general characteristics that all parakeets share. Characteristics of all types of parakeets:

• The parakeets generally have thin and sharp tails.
• The colors of the parakeets can be very rich. Each species has plumage with its own colored palate. The colors can vary from intense green to bright yellow, red, orange, blue, violet and more.
• Most parakeets have a cherry without feathers at the top of the peak surrounding their nostrils. The coloration of the cherry in some parakeets is different for the male and the female, which facilitates sex. This is easily seen in the popular American parakeet, the Budgie.
• The peak of a parakeet has multiple facets. They have a hook -shaped upper peak they use to climb, hold things or dig. They also use their peak to chew, break seeds and peel fruits.
• Each type of parakeet has its own set of calls, but all parakeets are quite intelligent birds and can learn to ‘talk’. Many are experts in imitating the sounds they hear and some repeat words, phrases and even whistle.
• All types of parakeets are naturally active and will remain very busy. They will always be climbing and flying hanging on a hanger. They will bite toys intensely and anything else they can achieve.

Periquito behavior

The parakeets have all the great qualities of the largest parrots;They are active, intelligent, very sociable and have the ability to speak. But they have some unique characteristics of their own. Because they are smaller parrots, they require less space and are generally less expensive than large parrots. Depending on the size, in a good atmosphere, the parakeets can live up to 10 years for a smaller bird, with a useful life of 25 years or more for the largest species.

The parakeets are very sociable, active and extroverted birds. They adapt well to captivity and will easily adapt to their cage or aviary. They are smart little birds and generally easy to domesticate. They will join their caregivers and soon they will begin to imitate their sounds. They are relatively good to learn to speak and experts in learning tricks.

These parrots enjoy interaction with people, and like the human company in general. They can mix very well with children once they get used to the child. The same goes for other family pets;They can do it very well, but be sure to be careful until you are sure they will get along. The parakeets also enjoy the company of other birds and do it better when they remain in pairs or groups. A single bird can become restless or distressed without company and can begin to demonstrate undesirable behaviors such as moving or depressed.

In nature, the parakeets live in colonies, but form monogamous couples. Most parakeets are quite easy to raise in captivity and many can be sexed to the naked eye. Once a couple is harmonious, many types of parakeets will join their partner for life.