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[…]in the wild population. Image referenced from Wikipedia and originally posted by Stavenn. Yellow-Billed Amazon, A. collaria and Black-Billed Amazon, A. agilis Jamaica’s only 2 parrot species are both highly endangered. Neither was very well-known in US collections until comparatively recent times – the yellow-billed being first bred in 1963 and […]
[…]enclosures. White Eyed Conure, A. leucopthalmus Often described as “watchful”, this large, thick-billed conure is not a bird for the inexperienced aviculturist. Nesting pairs are known for their habit of attacking anyone, even well-liked individuals, who approaches their aviary during the breeding season. Further Reading Two of the world’s most […]
[…]offered on a tray was rejected, as were similar (well, similar to me!) grass species. The Red-Billed Quelea is believed to be the world’s most abundant bird…a single flock may number over a million individuals. Parasitic Whydahs Whydahs lay their eggs in the nests of Waxbills and provide no parental […]
[…]open-mouthed breathing. Further Reading Nutriberries and Pellets: Improving Your Parrot’s Diet Parrot Health: Labored Breathing and Respiratory […]
[…]possibly, for life, and may breed in large indoor flight cages or outdoor aviaries. Due to their thickset bodies, bullfinches may also be housed in most parrot cages, an option that allows us to provide ample room for pairs kept indoors. Although their thick bills might seem to indicate a […]
[…]acrobatic and curious ways, free-ranging caiques should be supervised or only trusted in a “parrot-proofed” room. Caiques, unlike many parrots, prefer to roost within an enclosed space, and should be provided with a suitably sized nest box for night-time use. Feeding Caiques are unusual among parrots in favoring live insects. […]
[…]must be provided each day, with variety being vital. Mealworms and waxworms are too thick-skinned, but 10 day old and ½ inch crickets will be accepted. Tiny flies, moths, gnats, aphids and other invertebrates are essential for good health and critical for pairs with chicks – I’ve always maintained insect […]
[…]on that and to release you. This is best accomplished by tilting the hand or object upon which the parrot is perched (note: do not tilt your hand if the parrot is biting the hand upon which it sits). Tools When working closely with birds likely to latch onto me, […]
[…]and to keep the animals occupied with stimulating activities. Much the same is true for pet parrots. The training process itself also helps to forge a bond between the parrot and its owner. The First Trick As a first trick, I highly recommend teaching your parrot to “shake hands”. This […]
[…]protecting their cage or larger area from intrusions by all except their favorite person. Natural Parrot Instincts It is important to bear in mind that bonding in parrots is a deeply ingrained instinct – one that you may be able to manage but which cannot be eliminated. Wild parrots of […]
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