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[…]render it ideal for those with limited space. Keeping Zebra Doves Although adaptable to a large parrot cage (where floor space is more important than height), this delightful little bird shows itself to best advantage in an outdoor aviary, at least during the warmer months. If approached slowly, zebra doves […]
[…]and can be found among most species. However, they are most commonly seen in the highly social parrots, which include the lovebirds, cockatiels and parakeets (as parrot owners know, birds kept alone often treat their human companions as “mates”). Birds that show little or no visible sexual dimorphism (differences […]
[…]the tail feathers are reddish-brown and tipped with yellow. All-in-all, it is a very attractive parrot. Range The range extends from northern Venezuela and eastern Columbia south through Paraguay and Uruguay to northern Argentina. Five subspecies, differing somewhat in coloration and size, have been described. While working in Venezuela, I […]
[…]now trying to determine if “analytical abilities” are involved (seems so to me!). Gorillas and Parrots I’m very impressed by the crows, but must also admit being floored by the cunning of a baby gorilla I cared for at the Bronx Zoo. I was sitting with the animal all night […]
Most parrot aficionados know of the Meyer’s Parrot, but the beautiful green lorikeet bearing the same “first name” is relatively unstudied in the wild, and not commonly kept here in the USA. The Meyer’s Lorikeet (Trichoglossus flavoviridus mayeri), a subspecies of the Yellow-and-Green Lorikeet, differs from many related species in […]
[…]It shares its habitat with over 300 bird species, including the harpy eagle and 22 other parrots. Unfortunately, gold mining, logging and the massive Tucurui Dam have resulted in the flooding or development of millions of acres of primary forest, and place the golden conure and other species at risk. […]
[…]interesting article on feather clipping as a field research technique. A video on clipping parrot and cockatiel flight […]
[…]are large, active birds and require a good deal of space – something along the lines of a parrot cage such as this cage or larger would be best. An outdoor aviary is ideal, especially for a breeding pair. Although not quite so fond of toys as are parrots, individual […]
[…]voices. However, aviculturists rank budgerigars alongside African Grays, Amazons, Eclectus Parrots and other gifted mimics. In fact, a budgerigar holds the record for the largest bird vocabulary known – over 1,700 words! Keeping English Budgies In common with all parrots, English Budgies do best in pairs or well-planned groups. All-male […]
[…]losing teams is not the only way that birds have found to embarrass their owners. In 1845, a parrot owned by US President Andrew Jackson had to be evicted from his former owner’s funeral because he was cursing loudly in both English and Spanish! While working at the Bronx Zoo, […]
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