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- How to know if cockatiel is male or female
- How to know the sex of the Ecletus parrot
- How to know if the parakeet is female or male
- How to know the sex of the ring neck parakeet
- How to know the sex of the white-fronted parrot
- How to know if the Australian parakeet is female
- How to know the sex of the parrot with other methods
sexual dimorphism it's not a rule that can be applied to all species of parrots since, in most of them, it is not possible to observe the differences between males and females, only being possible to distinguish them through an analysis or an expert.
Only in some species of parrots and parakeets it is possible to observe differences in appearance between males and females.
Continue reading this PeritoAnimal article, we will show you some species with clear differences between males and females so you can understand how to know the parrot's sex.
How to know if cockatiel is male or female
In some types of cockatiel, there is sexual dimorphism, more specifically in wild, pearl and white face.
The difference between males and females is that females have dark striped spots under the tail, while males have a uniform color in this area.
- In wild cockatiel, differences are also observed in the faces of males and females. Females have a softer shade of yellow, while males have a higher color intensity on the face.
- At the case of pearl cockatiels, females keep pearls on their wings after molting. When they are male, they lose this characteristic pattern of the species after molting.
- In cockatiels white face, males have a white face mask, while females are grayer (or white, but with a smaller dimension than males).
How to know the sex of the Ecletus parrot
In the ecletus species, it's simple know the sex of the parrot. Males are very intense green in color and have a beak in shades of orange and yellow. The females have a beautiful combination of green and blue and their beak is dark.
How to know if the parakeet is female or male
In the case of the parakeet, sexual dimorphism can be found in the wax. the wax is the nose, that is, the fleshy area from which the bird's beak comes out.
The wax of common males is dark blue in color. if the male is lutino, your wax is pink or lilac. Females' wax is light blue, turning brown when they come into heat. Young parakeets, whether male or female, have a white wax.
Among the Australian parakeets, there is the species splendid parakeet which shows a clear demonstration of sexual dimorphism, since females lack the scarlet fringe that bushes have on their chests.
How to know the sex of the ring neck parakeet
In both types of parakeet, sexual dimorphism is clear, as the male presents a kind of characteristic dark necklace and the female does not.
This species is known to require daily handling and a constant enrichment of their environment and activities, otherwise they may suffer from severe stress. They can understand up to 250 different words, perhaps for this reason the lack of stimulation is so harmful to the species.
How to know the sex of the white-fronted parrot
The white-fronted parrot has an area between its wings where you can see the difference between male and female. This ward zone is called the the squid and it is located in the front part of the wing where it is possible to find the bony joint.
The male white-fronted parrot can be distinguished from the female by having bright red feathers on the alula that the female does not have.
How to know if the Australian parakeet is female
In Australia there is a wide variety of parrots, each one more beautiful than the other. In some species, the differences between males and females are clear. Next, we indicate some species with clear sexual dimorphism.
- Barraband Parakeet: In this species, the female does not have shades of red and yellow in the face and throat, and the male does.
- Australian Royal Parakeet: Females have a green face, head and throat, while males have red tones in these areas. Up to 3 years of age, young specimens do not acquire their definitive colors.
How to know the sex of the parrot with other methods
Most Parrot Species do not show sexual dimorphism, unlike the ones we indicated above. Distinguishing them can be tricky if we are not used to the specific species, so many people resort to experts to know the sex of your parrot.
By palpation, we can identify the male by developing a bulge in the pelvic area, while females have a flat area. Another of the most common tests is the DNA, however, can be expensive.
Laying eggs clearly reveals that the bird is female. Finally, we recommend that you don't let yourself be guided by the bird character, as it can be very variable.