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  Derbyan Parakeets or Derbyan Parrots (Psittacula Derbiana)
The Derbyan Parakeet is a popular pet because of its wonderful colored plumage, its intelligence and its excellent talking abilities, which differentiates it from other Asiatic Parakeets, who usually don't have the clarity of voice.
Derbyan Parakeets that are kept outdoors may require regular worming -- as they spend considerable time on the bottom of their aviaries or cages.
The Derbyan parakeet, Psittacula derbiana is confined to small pocket of moist evergreen forest in the hills of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh and the Chinese province on its border.
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  Birds » Parrots » Parakeet - Derbyan Main Page   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Derbyan Parakeet is well known for its wonderful colored plumage, but what those who have never encountered them may not realize is that most are excellent talkers as well.
In the wild the Derbyan Parakeet is a social bird that lives primarily in flocks of as many as 50 birds.
The Derbyan Parakeet is classified as an Asiatic Parakeet and is native to Southwestern China, Southeastern Tibet, and Northeastern Assam.
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 Derbyan Parakeets   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Derbyan Parakeet is a popular pet because of its wonderful colored plumage, its intelligence and its excellent talking abilities, which differentiates it from other Asiatic Parakeets, who usually don't have the clarity of voice.
Derbyan Parakeets that are kept outdoors may require regular worming -- as they spend considerable time on the bottom of their aviaries or cages.
The Derbyan parakeet, Psittacula derbiana is confined to small pocket of moist evergreen forest in the hills of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh and the Chinese province on its border.
www.beautyofbirds.com /derbyanparakeets.html   (822 words)

  
 Derbyan Parakeet, Derbyan Parrot, Psittacula derbiana
Though the Derbyan Parakeet is naturally a bit shy, seeming to prefer the company of birds to that of humans, with good socialization when they are young and ongoing regular handling, they make a wonderful pet.
The Derbyan Parakeet is found in northeast Assam, southeast Tibet, and western China in the provinces of Szechwan and Yunnan.
I hand-fed my Derbyan from 6 weeks of age to weaning (she was raised in a great environment before that), and she is still quite grumpy at times.
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 Derbyan Parakeet, Derbyan Parrot, Psittacula derbiana
Though the Derbyan Parakeet is naturally a bit shy, seeming to prefer the company of birds to that of humans, with good socialization when they are young and ongoing regular handling, they make a wonderful pet.
The Derbyan Parakeet is found in northeast Assam, southeast Tibet, and western China in the provinces of Szechwan and Yunnan.
I hand-fed my Derbyan from 6 weeks of age to weaning (she was raised in a great environment before that), and she is still quite grumpy at times.
www.animal-world.com /encyclo/birds/parakeets/DerbyanParakeet.php   (1971 words)

  
 Birds of India - PSITTACIFORMES - Psittacidae - Parakeets - Parrots - Macaws - Lorikeets - Cockatoos - Birding
Parrots (parakeet, lorikeet, macaw, cockatoo) are forest birds living in individual pairs, small groups or families.
The northerly most parrot is the Slaty-headed Parakeet (Psittacula himalayana), and the most southerly the Australian Conure (Enicognathus ferrugineus).
Some species such as the Love Birds and Hanging Parakeets build complete nests, transporting nesting material by stuffing it into the feathers on their rumps.
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 Birds » Parrots » Parakeet - Derbyan Main Page
The Derbyan Parakeet is well known for its wonderful colored plumage, but what those who have never encountered them may not realize is that most are excellent talkers as well.
In the wild the Derbyan Parakeet is a social bird that lives primarily in flocks of as many as 50 birds.
The Derbyan Parakeet is classified as an Asiatic Parakeet and is native to Southwestern China, Southeastern Tibet, and Northeastern Assam.
www.centralpets.com /animals/birds/parrots/prt1177.html   (810 words)

  
 Psittacula derbyana
Psittacula derbyana chinensis is officially unkown as a subspecie of the Derbyan parakeet.
Medium-noisy parakeet, but with placid personality; hardy once acclimatised; very hard chewer; provide regular supply of branches; likes to spend time on aviary floor, therefore regular worming necessary.
Outside flight 4.5 x 1.5 x 2 m with adjoining shelter; avoid wood constuction; mesh should be at least 1.5 mm; minimum temperature for newly imported birds 10°C; protect from frost; roosting log with 25 cm inside diameter and 60 cm high.
home.wanadoo.nl /psittaculaworld/Species/P-derbyana.htm   (431 words)

  
 Resources on Derbyan Parakeet academic institutions
PARAKEETS, Genus Psittacula 1 Alexandrine 2 Moustached 3 Derbyan 4
Haight Speech: August 2005 Archives: Herbie is a female Derbyan parakeet, and Bloo is a male blue-cinnamon variantRingneck parakeet.
Derbyan Parakeet or Lord Derby's Parakeet Psittacula alexandri Red-breasted Parakeet Psittacula caniceps...
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 WWF China
Nowadays, illegal trapping of the parakeet for the domestic pet trade - the birds’ biggest threat and responsible for eradicating entire populations of the parakeet in some areas — has been markedly reduced and the parrot population is on the rise.
However, though similar to Mangba in terms of vegetation and climate, the sight and sound of Derbyan parakeets are still a rare sight in neighboring villages, where potential threats still exist.
The parakeets have now not only begun to live in them, but have also even begun to breed in them, generating excitement amongst the villagers to both build more nests and to further work toward the conservation of the bird.
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 Parakeets - Birds
Included in the Parakeet family are Bourkes Parakeets, Budgies (Budgerigars) and Cockatiels.
King Parakeet - 2 sizes — 1 is approximately 15 inches long and the larger one is approximately 16.5 inches long — mostly red bodies with green wings, with the female having a pale green head and breast.
Long Tailed Parakeet - approximately 16.5 inches — mainly green, darker green on top of head, rosy red sides and back of head, fl stripe under chin and to the sides of head under rosy colour with the females being a duller colour overall — originates Malaysia, Singapore and Borneo.
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 ANIMAL BYTES - Derbyan Parakeet
The bills of Derbyan parakeets are designed to nest in tree cavities that woodpeckers have previously dug out.
These parakeets are very noisy and are often spotted in flocks of about 40 individuals.
Because these parakeets have fast digestive systems, the fruits, berries, and other seeds they eat help to disperse the seeds.
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 HAMILTON & DISTRICT BUDGERIGAR & CAGE BIRD SOCIETY INC.
Never associate parakeets and starlings with one another, since both are cavity breeders and will, start squabbling when claiming their nesting hollow, if not before.
It goes without saying that large parakeets such as the Australian King Parakeet or Derbyan Parakeet are not always suited for this type of mixed community.
Grass Parakeets (Neophema species) adapt very well to mixed aviaries, and, since they do not do any excessive gnawing, the aviary can even be planted with conifers.
www3.sympatico.ca /davehansen/avrymixd.html   (892 words)

  
 Derbyan Parakeet - Tailfeathers Bird Community
HI all I dont have a Derbyan but a friend of mine does and speaks both english and spanish.
The words are so clear, I get tickled everytime I go and see her and speak to Tango, he says HELLO TANGO, it is so clear when he speaks.
This bird is surrounded by different parrots that talk so she has picked up alot of words.
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 Derbyan,Ruffled Feathers Aviary, handfed baby birds For Sale, California, handraised Parrots, we ship   (Site not responding. Last check: )
throughout the rest of the body, Derbyans are stunningly beautiful and very exotic looking birds.
Derbyans make wonderful pets, they love to socialize, sit on your shoulder, and talk to you.
They do not startle easily, they travel well, they are happiest when their main job is to be a companion.
www.ruffledfeathersaviary.com /derbyan.htm   (321 words)

  
 Parrot forum - parrot chatboard - Fluffies, your parrotforum! Chat about your parrots.
The place to post questions about our parrot's or parakeet's diet but also the place to post suggestions for other people's birds.
If your parakeet is Australian and isn't a cockatiel, budgie or Australian kind of lory please use this forum..
This is the place to post photos of your parrot or parakeet and to talk about the things they do.
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 derbyan Secrets Revealed
Derbyan Parakeet, exotic parrots; african grey, macaw, cockatoo, conur
Handfed baby birds; african grey, exotic parrots; macaw, cockatoo, eclectus, derbyan parakeet, conure, amazon, grass keets, more.
...Derbyan Parkiet.....De jongen vliegen na 8 à 9 weken uit.
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 Way Out West Derbyan library page   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Derbyan Parakeet is well known for its wonderful colored plumage...
Pepe' - the Derbyan Parakeet The Statistics Born March 30, 2001 Weight 220 grams (1/2 lbs) Length 18", 1/2 body, 1/2 tail Vocabulary About 30 words, a 1/2 dozen phrases, and many times...
...Derbyan Parkiet.....De jongen vliegen na 8 à 9 weken uit.
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 WWF - Derbyan Parakeets benefit from grassroots conservation group
Beijing, China - Known for the beautiful shades of violet on their head and breast, and the deep green to electric cobalt blue covering the rest of their body, the Derbyan Parakeet is an incredibly striking bird.
Nowadays, illegal trapping of the parakeet for the domestic pet trade - the birds' biggest threat and responsible for eradicating entire populations of the parakeet in some areas - has been markedly reduced and the parrot population is on the rise.
Yaqiong Chen, a leader of the project, is heartened by the strong response to the activities: "Nearly all the villagers, no matter how busy, come out and participate in the activities.
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 동물그림창고: 동물사진 포토앨범 - Parrots   (Site not responding. Last check: )
We know that the specimen perched on the left end is a P. derbiana rathr than a P. alexandri because ONLY P. derbiana display violet-blue breasts & faces while P. alexandri display more or less intense pink breasts depending on particular P. alexandri sub-species.
We also know that it is a male Derbyan Parakeet because it displays a red beak while Derbyan Parakeet hens always display fl beaks.
As opposed to P. alexandri cocks who always display red beaks while hens of their species just about always display fl beaks except in some particular sub-species where the hens' beaks are reddish (less intense red coloured compared to cocks)
www.animalpicturesarchive.com /view.php?tid=2&did=50050&lang=kr   (165 words)

  
 Birdboards.com
Use this forum to talk about Budgies, Parakeets & Cockatiels.
Use this forum to chat all about your Cockatoo.
Discuss and post your questions on other Psittacula species such as the Derbyan parakeet Alexandrine parakeet.
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 La Verne Magazine, Winter 2004
The fact that the speaker repeats this six more times leads to the source: “Squirt,” a sassy and talkative derbyan parakeet.
Despite her experiences with the wilder denizens of the jungle, Manassee’s heart flutters most for those comedians and characters of the canopy.
The Southern California native found her fondness for feathery friends in a pet parakeet she had as a child.
www.ulv.edu /comms/lvm/win04/birds.htm   (991 words)

  
 Derbyan Parakeet
I stopped dead in my tracks, my heart pounding, when I lifted the cover from Darby, our two-year-old Derbyan parakeet's cage. : He sat slumped and puffed up, like any parrot keeper's nightmare. : There was something wrong.
These two species-buff-throated partridge and Derbyan parakeet-are known only from the sub-alpine conifer forests in the northeastern part of Arunachal Pradesh (Grimmet et al.
Find Derbyan Parakeet Helpful Links for derbyan parakeet Derbyan Parakeet In The Free Online Encyclopedia Read about derbyan parakeet in the free online encyclopedia and dictionary.
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 Parakeet Photo Gallery
From Kristopher Wilson, St. Louis, MO This is my Quaker Parakeet "Peabee" showing off one of her "bad habits." Although I'm probably the one to blame for this one since she sees me doing it all the time.
Darby is a 3 year male Derbyan Parakeet, commonly classed among the Psittacines or "Asian" parrots.
His breed comes from Western China and Tibet.
www.petpeoplesplace.com /resources/gallery/birds/parakeet01.htm   (111 words)

  
 CentralPets.com - Parakeet - Derbyan Page (Printer Friendly Version)
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 Digital Collections - Pictures - Cooper, William T. (William Thomas), 1934- Derbyan parakeet (Psittacula derbiana) ; ...
Digital Collections - Pictures - Cooper, William T. (William Thomas), 1934- Derbyan parakeet (Psittacula derbiana) ; Blyth's parakeet (Psittacula caniceps) [picture]
Derbyan parakeet (Psittacula derbiana) ; Blyth's parakeet (Psittacula caniceps) [picture]
Derbyan parakeet (Psittacula derbiana) ; Blyth's parakeet (Psittacula caniceps) [picture] / W.T. Cooper.
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 Oriental Bird Club Image Database : Derbyan Parakeet » Psittacula derbiana   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Oriental Bird Club Image Database : Derbyan Parakeet » Psittacula derbiana
Lord Derby's Parakeet, Derby's Parakeet, Chinese Parakeet, Upper Yangtze Parakeet
Psittacidae - Parrots, parakeets, lories, lorikeets, cockatoos, corellas, guaiabero & racquet-tails
www.orientalbirdimages.org /birdimages.php?action=birdspecies&Bird_ID=516&Bird_Image_ID=7171   (40 words)

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