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First, I should explain the odd title. I grew up near the Bronx Zoo and dreamed of a career there since early childhood. Early on, however, responsibilities made it impossible for me to consider zoo work, a notoriously low-paying field. By the early 1980’s, however, things changed and I was […]
Hand-rearing a bird that seems abandoned is an extremely difficult process. If you’ve observed wild baby birds in their nests – calling continually for food and greedily gulping down whatever their parents bring, this may be hard to believe…seems most would be very easy to satisfy. However, there are a […]
[…]in character. At 15-20 inches in length, the following birds are comparable in size to an Amazon parrot, but more thinly built. Along with the noble macaw (please see Part I of this article), they are excellent choices for those new to macaw keeping. All have the intelligence and spirit […]
[…]trees are especially favored, and will keep parakeets occupied for hours. Breeding Plum-Headed Parrots regularly reproduce in captivity, but are not considered “easy breeders”. The best results will be had by housing a pair alone in an outdoor aviary. A female will typically produce 4-6 eggs which she alone will […]
[…]I’ll provide some suggestions. Pellet Diets Pellet-based diets have achieved popularity among parrot keepers and in zoos, but are less commonly used for finches. Their main advantage lies in the fact that birds are prevented from selecting favorite items, as can be done when a variety of seeds is offered. […]
[…]supurbus, stood out. Its intensely green, orange and purple plumage rivals that of any parrot…and while no dove will talk to you, neither will their quiet, pleasant calls jangle your nerves! Natural History Over 100 species of fruit doves and pigeons have been described, approximately 60 of which are classified […]
[…]is often a time consuming and frustrating experience, and usually demands a good deal of space. Parrots in particular are notoriously choosy about both mate and nest site selection. Finches offer a pleasant entry into the field, and I suggest that you consider getting your start with one of the […]
[…]and by the late 1800’s was being bred in Europe. Captives require huge, undisturbed, thickly-planted aviaries. Unlike most pheasants, they are quite sensitive to the cold. I was privileged to see the amazing courtship display of a male at the Bronx Zoo, but unfortunately the pair did not breed during […]
While the term “most intelligent” will be questioned by some parrot owners, a lifetime of working with birds in zoos and at home leaves me in favor of granting several Corvids (crows, ravens, jays and their relatives) that honor…no disrespect to the amazing abilities of other birds! My fascination with […]
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