AvailableCuddlyPlayful
Sun Conure
Aratinga solstitialis
About 30 cm · lives 20–30 years
Blue-backed Parrot · Tanygnathus everetti
Blue-backed Parrot
A flash of Philippine blue.
Meet them before you decide
Everything's talked through in person at the aviary.
Native parrotCalmStriking wings
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- Sold as
- Singles & pairs
- Good for
- Experienced keepers
- Lifespan
- 25–30 years
- Size
- About 30 cm
Soft green with a brilliant blue back that shows when it opens its wings. A native Philippine parrot, the blue-backed is calm, curious and bonds well with a patient keeper.
Talking abilityPicks up words
CuddlinessAffectionate
Noise levelModerate
First-bird friendlyExperienced
Care guide
Life with a blue-backed parrot
What they eat
Pellets with plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables and greens, plus some seeds and nuts.
Their home
A large cage or aviary with natural wood perches and space to flap.
Time & attention
A striking native Philippine parrot. Gentle and observant, it bonds well with patient keepers.
We'll go through all of this with you in person, too — bring your questions to the meetup.
Our full blue-naped and blue-backed parrots guide
