Lineolated Parakeet Society - LPS

About Linnies

Lineolated Parakeets, or Linnies as we like to call them, are friendly, non-destructive, quiet, attractive small birds. They are known as the "lineolated" parakeet for the striped lines found on their back feathers as seen here. The Linnie is sometimes referred to as a Barred or Catherine parakeet. There are two sub species: Bolborhynchus lineola lineola & Bolborhynchus lineola tigrinus. Bolborhynchus Lineola Tigiris are found West Colombia, in parts of the Andes in North-West Venezuela, North-West Ecuador and Central Peru.

Lineolated Parakeets originate from Central America, their natural habitat are the high mountains of South Mexico to West Panama....

Caring for Your Linnie

A single Linnie can be housed in a 24 inch cage provided you are giving him “outside of the cage” time.

Linnies need a varied diet. They tend to get a little plump especially if they can’t get enough exercise. However, do not exclude seed from the diet. Limit sunflower and other fattening seeds. Linnies enjoy a variety of fruits and vegetables such as : apple, orange, figs, mango, papaya, blueberries, cranberries, finely chopped red cabbage, kale, mustard and collard...

Hand Taming

Hand taming, domesticating and learning the behavior patterns of these special little birds will be easier for you if you take the time to do the ever important research. Learn about their habitat, environment, eating and drinking needs, social needs, health concerns, etc.

The Lineolated Parakeet is becoming very popular as a hand raised, hand fed pet. This allows for a pet that is generally ready to go, soon after the bird is weaned. Please make sure that you purchase your...